Principal Consultant - Azure Cloud & DevOps
Lab3 is one of Australasia’s largest Azure engineering practices, specialising in Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Security, and Networks. We’re looking for a Principal Consultant- Azure Cloud & DevOps to join our Professional Services team, based anywhere in New Zealand or Australia. The role: • Act as the leader for technical client engagements. Lead, deliver and oversee the Azure assessments, solutions, and implementation for our client(s) • Design, consult, deliver and manage technical solutions on Azure Cloud, Terraform, IaC & DevOps that address customer's requirements for automation, scalability, reliability, security, and performance. Utilise LAB3 proprietary products as required, to maximize efficiency. • Setup proof-of-concept prototypes that assess the feasibility of solutions and demonstrate to our clients how technology can be leveraged. • Run workshops and cloud adoption activities with our customers as necessary. • Identify, interpret, and communicate meaningful insights, conclusions, cost estimations and report to clients, as required. • Participate in the hiring and interview process for new LAB3sters • Demonstrate a hands-on ability to deliver appropriate technical solutions, including automation & optimisation within project and program time frames • Influence governance, processes and documentation within the practice The ideal candidate: • Significant experience in solution design, architecture, consulting and hands on delivery within the Azure cloud & DevOps environment. Advanced Azure knowledge, including Terraform, cloud systems integration, IaC, scripting & automation, ARM and ideally AKS. • Previous consulting experience managing external stakeholders within Microsoft, Cloud or Automation service organisations. • Experience with Azure Local is highly desirable, • An ongoing willingness to learn & upskill as well as train, coach and mentor others. The tech (exposure to as many of the following as possible is desirable) • Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS • IaC – Terraform, PowerShell • Azure DevOps