Cloud Consultant

Burwood Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Consultant for their Cloud Solutions team. This remote role offers the chance to deliver innovative cloud solutions while collaborating with talented professionals. Responsibilities include designing scalable cloud systems, mentoring staff, and staying current with technology trends. The ideal candidate has strong cloud expertise, effective problem-solving skills, and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home policy

Generous vacation policy

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and accident insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability coverage

Mental wellness programs

Career development learning opportunities

Access to financial planning expertise

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering or DevOps.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead discovery sessions and guide clients through cloud adoption.
• Mentor Associate Consultants and stay updated with cloud technologies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Cloud computing

Education

Cloud certifications (Google Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Google Cloud Build

Job description

Company Description

Who We Are

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven, industry leader and we are growing our team by leaps and bounds. Founded in 1997 in Chicago (and still headquartered here), we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with people and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina. Our specialty is closing the gap between business strategy and technology solutions. Our clients view Burwood as a trusted advisor and partner who can help them select the best technology for the job, manage and execute a first-rate implementation, and measure project success by the business outcomes achieved.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Consultant to play a key role in our award-winning Cloud Solutions team. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside a diverse and talented group of professionals, designing and implementing innovative cloud technology solutions for a range of clients. As a Consultant, you will be a technical subject matter expert responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including Technical Architects, Project Managers, and client stakeholders.
• Lead technical discussions and discovery sessions with client teams, providing expert guidance and support to ensure successful cloud adoption and project delivery.
• Take ownership of technical workstreams within projects, from design and deployment to post-implementation support and documentation.
• Mentor Associate Consultants, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and trends, applying this knowledge to client projects and contributing to internal best practices.
• Actively pursue advanced, industry-relevant certifications to deepen your cloud expertise.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A strong interest in cloud computing and a desire to develop expertise in this field.
• Effective problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Practical experience working in IT, professional services, or customer support organizations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Eagerness for professional growth and a commitment to pursuing further education and certifications.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms and technologies.
• 2-4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, professional services, or a similar role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on at least one major cloud platform (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure), with a strong preference for Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Practical experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with relevant tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Google Cloud Build).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• A demonstrated track record of professional growth and a commitment to continuous learning.
• One or more cloud certifications, such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.

Nice to Have:

• Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or other professional-level certifications.
• Experience in the higher education or SLED market.
• Familiarity with advanced networking, security, or data analytics concepts in the cloud.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Go.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, methodologies, and certifications.

Additional Information

ThePERKS

If you ask any of our employees here at Burwood “what we love”, the top answer is always the same: ourculture. Our employees are driven, innovative, fun-loving, and always willing to help. In addition to that, Burwood also offers some fantastic benefits:

• Flexible work-from-home policy
• Generous vacation policy
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plan, complete with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Mental wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax healthcare and transit/parking expenses
• Learning opportunities in support of career development
• Access to financial planning expertise

Compensation packages at BurwoodGroup are based on various factorsunique to each candidate includingworklocation, skillset, experience,qualifications, and other job-relatedreasons.

The estimated salary range for this roleis ($100,00,000-$120,000). Thisrole may also be eligible for incentivecompensation based on individualand/or company performance.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcomeall the besttalent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age.

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.