Principal Consultant - Azure Cloud & DevOps

About the Role

LAB3 is a major Azure-focused engineering practice across Australasia, with strengths in Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Security, and Networks. The company is hiring a Principal Consultant for Azure Cloud & DevOps to join its Professional Services team, with the role open to candidates based anywhere in New Zealand or Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead on technical client engagements, including guiding Azure assessments, solution design, delivery, and implementation.
• Develop, advise on, and deliver Azure cloud solutions using Terraform, infrastructure as code, and DevOps practices to improve automation, scalability, reliability, security, and performance, including use of LAB3 proprietary tools where appropriate.
• Create proof-of-concept builds to validate solution feasibility and show clients how technology can solve their needs.
• Facilitate workshops and support cloud adoption activities for customers when needed.
• Analyse findings, prepare cost estimates, communicate recommendations, and present outcomes to clients as required.
• Contribute to recruitment by participating in hiring and interviewing for new team members.
• Provide practical, hands-on delivery of technical solutions, including automation and optimisation within project and programme timelines.
• Help shape governance, processes, and documentation across the practice.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in solution design, architecture, consulting, and hands-on delivery in Azure cloud and DevOps environments. A deep working knowledge of Azure, Terraform, cloud system integration, infrastructure as code, scripting, automation, ARM, and preferably AKS is expected. Prior consulting experience with external stakeholders in Microsoft, cloud, or automation services is important. Experience with Azure Local is a strong advantage. The role also calls for someone who is eager to keep learning, strengthen their own capability, and support others through coaching and mentoring. Applicants must be residents of Australia or New Zealand and have full working rights.

Technical Exposure

• Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• Infrastructure as code with Terraform and PowerShell
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud automation using Bash, Python, and Ansible
• Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep
• Azure Functions, Key Vault, and backup solutions
• Azure networking, security, IAM, and RBAC design
• Azure Local
• Azure integrations such as Logic Apps, API Management, and microservices
• Azure Security Centre operations
• 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 containers and AKS Kubernetes

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to work on modern technologies that solve practical customer problems and drive high client satisfaction.
• Exposure to a Microsoft Partner of the Year winner with several specialisations.
• Support from experienced colleagues and leaders who value technical depth, innovation, career growth, and continuous learning.
• A workplace that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and individuality.
• A largely work-from-home setup with remote and hybrid flexibility to help balance work and life.
• Connection to a values-led culture built around #BeTrue, #TeamUp, #StandOut, #ThinkAhead, and #FearLessAchieveMore.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are invited to apply, call, or connect for more information.