Lead Consultant - Azure Cloud Engineer

Apex Systems, LLC; Glen Allen, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Lead Consultant – Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure for clients. The role emphasizes strong consultative leadership, Azure platform delivery, and collaboration with multiple teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

The position involves hands-on engineering, mentoring, and guiding architectural decisions, with a focus on security, governance, and cost effectiveness across on-premises and cloud

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud infrastructure solutions.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and platform engineering.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
• Experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure platform implementation, migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Azure landing zones, networking, identity, governance, and security frameworks.
• Provide hands-on engineering leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration.
• Promote IaC, automation, and cloud-native engineering best practices.
• Support hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures where appropriate.

Skills

Azure cloud engineering

Cloud infrastructure design

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Troubleshooting

Client communication

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

AKS

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure Policy

Job description

# Lead Consultant - Azure Cloud EngineerApply**Job#: 3054498****Job Description:****LEAD CONSULTANT – AZURE CLOUD ENGINEER****WHO WE ARE**Everforth Apex Systems is a leading global technology and digital engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world of constant change. Leveraging deep industry insights and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-value and realize our clients’ digital visions across commercial and federal sectors.Our comprehensive solution portfolio spans AI & data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, application development, strategy, transformation, and managed services. Powered by proprietary assets, accelerators, and strong alliances with cutting-edge technology partners—including Adobe, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more—we turn complexity into progress and measurable business outcomes.With a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India, Everforth Apex Systems innovates alongside our customers, building and deploying tailored artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business value and improve customer experiences. As part of the commercial segment of Everforth, we are committed to driving the next wave of global IT services and digital transformation.**JOB DESCRIPTION**Everforth Apex Systems is searching for a skilled Azure Cloud Engineer professional with excellent consultative abilities to assume the position of a Lead Consultant within our Cloud & Infrastructure practice. This individual will serve in a strategic role at Apex, collaborating with internal and client project teams to offer direction in designing, implementing, and supporting our Cloud Architecture capability and service offerings. The consultant will also provide technical support for Apex sales, solution management, and account teams during the scoping of new Cloud & Infrastructure based opportunities.**RESPONSIBLITIES:**• Develop strong client relationships as trusted advisor.• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.• Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, providing consultative guidance.• Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities.• Proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a solution-focused mindset.• Meet or exceed client expectations in the execution of Solutions Delivery services engagements.• Produce high quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement and team success.• Demonstrate a passion for quality and process improvement.• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge.• Serve as a subject matter expert internally and externally.• Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and model collaborative teamwork.• Collaborate internally with Apex Account Teams, Solution Leaders, Industry Leaders, Practice Leaders, and others to develop Apex Solutions Delivery Services business.• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to acquire skills to meet business needs.• Build strong client, industry, and internal relationships and represent Apex Systems as a leader within Industry and Professional events and communities. Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.• Lead team members and direct reports to Lead the development, growth, and success of your team, developing professionals for the next stage of their careers.• This role may be responsible for managing hybrid project teams consisting of Apex Contract Employees, Internal Apex employees, client employees and external vendors.• Stay current on relevant technology trends and practices.• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.• Cloud Engineering & Platform Delivery• Design, build, and support secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective solutions within Microsoft Azure.• Lead Azure platform implementation, migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.• Develop and maintain Azure landing zones, networking, identity, governance, and security frameworks.• Implement cloud infrastructure solutions leveraging Azure-native services and best practices.• Partner with architects and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.• Ensure cloud solutions align with security, compliance, resiliency, and operational standards.• Technical Leadership & Delivery• Provide hands-on engineering leadership throughout design, build, deployment, and operational phases.• Mentor engineers and support skill development across cloud, automation, and DevOps practices.• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application development, and data teams to deliver integrated solutions.• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and platform issues while driving root-cause analysis and resolution.• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.• Cloud Automation & DevOps• Promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and cloud-native engineering best practices.• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines leveraging Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and related tooling.• Automate provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational processes.• Implement platform engineering practices that improve developer experience, reliability, and operational efficiency.• Support containerization and orchestration solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and related technologies.• Operations, Security & Governance• Implement Azure security controls, identity management, monitoring, and governance frameworks.• Design solutions leveraging Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Microsoft Sentinel.• Support cost optimization, resource management, and FinOps initiatives across Azure environments.• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and security requirements.• Support hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures where appropriate.**ON-SITE WORK EXPECTATIONS (US & CANADA)**As a consulting position, the work location for this role varies according to client needs. Accordingly, this is not a remote position. While some assignments may be performed largely remotely, other assignments require fully on-site work, hybrid work, and/or occasional travel.**JOB REQUIREMENTS**• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud infrastructure solutions.• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and platform engineering.• Strong experience with Azure networking, identity, compute, storage, and security services.• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.• Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives.• Proven ability to lead technical teams and work across multiple stakeholders.• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:**• HashiCorp Terraform Associate• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container platforms.• Experience implementing Zero Trust, Microsoft Entra ID, and cloud security best practices.• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Azure Policy.• Experience with platform engineering, FinOps, and cloud governance frameworks.• Exposure to AI/ML services such as Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, AWS Bedrock, or Vertex AI.• Prior consulting or client-facing experience supporting enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.**OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS**• Competitive Salary• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution• Flexible Spending Accounts• Long and Short-Term Disability• Life Insurance• Voluntary Benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Incentives• Vacation and Holiday Pay• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match• Employee Stock Purchase• Training and Advancement opportunities• Tuition Reimbursement• Birthdays Off• Philanthropic Opportunities• Referral Program• Partial Gym Membership Paid• Team Building Events• Discount ProgramsEverforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employmentopportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact [e-mail].**Employee Type:** FullTime**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Glen Allen, VA, US**Job Type:** Internal**Date Posted:** October 2, 2026**Pay Range:** $175,000 - $185,000