Principal Consultant - Azure Cloud & DevOps

About the role

LAB3 is among the largest Azure-focused engineering groups across Australasia, with capabilities spanning Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Security, and Networks. The team is hiring a Principal Consultant for Azure Cloud & DevOps to join its Professional Services function, with flexibility to work from anywhere in New Zealand or Australia.

What you'll do

• Take ownership of technical client engagements and guide Azure assessments, solution delivery, and implementation work.
• Shape, advise on, build, and manage Azure cloud, Terraform, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps solutions that improve automation, scale, reliability, security, and performance, including use of LAB3 proprietary tools where helpful.
• Create proof-of-concept environments to validate ideas and show clients how the technology can be applied.
• Facilitate workshops and support cloud adoption initiatives with customers as needed.
• Analyse findings, estimate costs, communicate recommendations, and prepare client-facing reporting.
• Contribute to hiring by taking part in interviews and selection for new team members.
• Use a practical, hands-on approach to deliver technical outcomes, including automation and optimisation within project and program timelines.
• Help shape practice governance, operating processes, and documentation.

What the role calls for

• Substantial background in solution architecture, consulting, and hands-on delivery in Azure cloud and DevOps environments, with advanced knowledge of Azure, Terraform, cloud integration, infrastructure as code, scripting, automation, ARM, and ideally AKS.
• Prior consulting experience working with external stakeholders in Microsoft, cloud, or automation service organisations.
• Exposure to Azure Local is a strong advantage.
• A genuine commitment to ongoing learning, skill development, and coaching or mentoring others.
• Must be a resident of Australia or New Zealand with full working rights.

Technology exposure

Experience across as many of the following areas as possible would be beneficial:

• Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and PowerShell
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud automation with Bash, Python, and Ansible
• Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep
• Azure Functions, Key Vault, and backup solutions
• Azure networking, Azure security, IAM, and RBAC design
• Azure Local
• Azure integration services such as Logic Apps and API Management, plus microservices
• Azure Security Centre operations
• Azure management groups and subscription administration
• PowerShell module development and maintenance
• Secure Azure SQL and cloud storage solutions
• Cloud identity, security, governance, licensing, Azure Backup, Azure Portal, and Active Directory
• Open-source container platforms, including AKS Kubernetes

What you can expect

• The opportunity to work on modern technologies that solve practical problems and contribute to high customer satisfaction.
• Employment with a Microsoft Partner of the Year winner that holds multiple specialisations.
• Support from experienced colleagues and leaders who value technical depth, encourage innovation, and provide clear career paths with continuous learning.
• A workplace that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and individuality.
• Mostly work-from-home arrangements within a remote/hybrid setup, offering flexibility to support work-life balance.
• A strong team culture built around the values #BeTrue, #TeamUp, #StandOut, #ThinkAhead, and #FearLessAchieveMore.

Additional information

Interested candidates are invited to get in touch by applying, calling, or connecting for more information.