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


• Cloud Automation – Bash, Python, Ansible


• Azure Resource Manager - ARM Templates and Bicep


• Azure Functions, Key Vault & Back ups


• Azure Network, Azure Security, Azure IAM and RBAC Design


• Azure Local


• Azure Integration (Logic Apps, API Management etc.) and Microservices


• Azure Security Centre Operations


• Azure Management Groups & Subscription Management


• PowerShell module creation and management


• Secure Azure SQL solutions & Cloud Storage


• Cloud identity, Security, Governance, Licensing, Azure Backup, Azure Portal & AD.


• Open-source containers (AKS Kubernetes) 

What’s in it for you?  

• Be part of a team that leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction

• Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisations

• Be supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourages innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning

• Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.


• Take advantage of largely working from home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life  

•  Thrive in a community with strong values #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore 

Apply now, call or connect on LinkedIn for further information.