Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Azure Infrastructure Consultant for a part-time contract engagement through December 2026. This role will support a range of cloud infrastructure, security, networking, governance, and operational initiatives within a mature Azure environment.

The organization has largely completed its cloud adoption journey and is looking for an experienced Azure professional who can operate independently, provide technical leadership, and contribute across multiple concurrent projects. This is a hands-on consulting position requiring expertise in Azure infrastructure, cloud security, governance, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enterprise cloud operations.

The consultant will work remotely during MST business hours, with some flexibility required to accommodate collaboration with Australian stakeholders and project teams. Occasional early morning meetings and overlapping working hours may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the organization's transition from Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model to a Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA)
• Assist with Azure subscription management, governance, and policy implementation
• Support Azure hub-and-spoke network architecture initiatives
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices
• Review, enhance, and maintain Azure Bicep templates and deployment standards
• Develop and maintain Azure governance, compliance, and security policies
• Support Azure networking, firewall, and cloud security initiatives
• Contribute to Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) projects and broader security modernization efforts
• Assist with vulnerability remediation and security improvement activities
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for cloud infrastructure projects
• Support operational and project-related backlog items
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams while independently managing assigned workstreams
• Recommend and implement best practices for Azure architecture, governance, and security

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting Azure infrastructure and cloud environments
• Strong understanding of Azure networking and cloud architecture concepts
• Hands-on experience with Azure Policy, governance, and subscription management
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Azure Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar tools
• Strong background supporting cloud security initiatives
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing Azure environments
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a consulting environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Microsoft CSP-to-MCA transitions
• Azure Firewall implementation and administration experience
• Palo Alto firewall experience
• Experience supporting SASE or Zero Trust initiatives
• Cloud governance and enterprise subscription management experience
• Background working within enterprise Azure environments
• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications considered an asset

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