Contract - Principal Cloud Consultant - Azure

Overview

Contract - Principal Cloud Consultant - Azure. A 12-month contract focusing on delivering expert cloud architecture and advisory services, with a focus on Microsoft Azure technologies. You will be a key technical leader and trusted advisor, driving complex cloud projects, influence cloud strategy, and provide high-value solutions to clients. Due to the client we are engaging with, we are only able to consider Australian Citizens holding an NV-1 Clearance.

Base pay range

A$290,000.00/yr - A$300,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud solution design and implementation


• Provide strategic consulting to clients on cloud adoption, migration, and optimisation initiatives.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures.


• Mentor and guide consultants and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.


• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, define cloud roadmaps, and deliver compelling presentations.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions.


• Contribute to pre-sales activities, proposals, and thought leadership within the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience architecting and delivering cloud solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.


• Solid understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, networking, security, and governance.


• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into effective cloud architectures.


• Experienced with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines with solid understanding of DevOps/ Platform Engineering concepts and processes.


• Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence and manage senior client stakeholders.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GitHub) are a plus.

Why join us

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest suppliers of information technology professional services. We maintain a dynamic, agile, small-business feel and value the people who contribute to our culture and energy. The organization supports a range of perks including remote working, flexi-hours, professional development, and a collaborative, supportive environment.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Contract


• Job function: Consulting


• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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