Senior Consultant – Cloud Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance and implement cloud-based solutions utilizing various cloud platforms and technologies.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to collect requirements and convert them into technical solutions.

• Offer project and technical direction to the team.

• Ensure that the solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-efficient.

• Conduct evaluations and offer recommendations for solution adoption and migration.

• Create and maintain documentation and best practices.

• Stay informed on the latest technologies and industry trends.

• Execute comprehensive cloud solutions that align with business goals, taking into account scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.

• Confirm that cloud solutions adhere to security and compliance standards, including data protection, encryption, access control, and regulatory requirements.

• Deliver expert-level client materials including architectural diagrams, documentation, and implementation guides for project architecture deliverables.

• Lead engagement teams, assign tasks, and mentor fellow consultants.

• Participate in the sales process by assisting with technical whiteboards, defining project scopes, and creating sales materials and presentations.

• Review technical documentation and sales materials for accuracy and technical correctness.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in IT consulting, data center IT management, or design.

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or Azure DevOps for automating cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.

• Comprehensive understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance.

• Relevant experience with Azure Backups, Azure Site Recovery, and general disaster recovery/high availability best practices, or similar for other cloud environments.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients, understanding their needs, and presenting technical information clearly and concisely.

• Project management capabilities to lead and coordinate cloud implementation projects, ensuring they remain on schedule and within scope.

• At least one certification such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, etc.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Azure certifications including Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, and Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Familiarity with core Microsoft Azure services and capabilities, emphasizing the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework, and Azure Networking with third-party appliances.

• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of serverless computing architectures and services such as Azure Functions.

• Understanding of DevOps principles and tools for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation.

• Familiarity with cloud-based big data and analytics services, including SQL Data Warehouse and Databricks.

• Experience with platform technologies such as Azure Local, Nutanix, VMware, or related technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• 401(k) Plan

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Generous Vacation and Flex Time Off Programs

• Company Paid Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities