Expert Azure Consultant (Remote)

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Fully Remote

Our client is looking to add a Expert Azure Consultant, that will design, configure and implement cutting edge enterprise Microsoft cloud technology solutions to provide clients with a cloud platform foundation for success.

A clear focus on delivering the best value to clients for their Microsoft investment, you will work through the complete consulting life cycle, including (but not limited to):Design: Running assessments and data analysis, design workshops, creating detailed solution design documentation, presentations, working closely with our clienta to scope project requirements and integration with their existing systems.

Deployment: Configuration, integration, testing, optimization and implementation of solutions.

Key ResponsibilitiesAs a consultantyou are a professional in both technical skill and attitude, therefore you have a responsibility to:Keep up to date with tech developmentsExpertise in Cloud Native... services and solutionsProvide thought leadership both customersOrganize your time and priorities to ensure you complete your designated tasks by the allotted timeCommunicate thoroughly with project managers and stakeholders as appropriateWorks across the organization at all levels of leadership to influence technical trends, and solutions methodologies.

Work hand-in-hand with our Program and Project Managers to deliver professional services engagement on time and to our Clients requirements.

Required to maintain a deep knowledge of the portfolio and emerging technologies in the marketplace.

Strong attention to detail, as well as follow-up techniques.

Developing and documenting solutions that meet clients (technical and business) requirementsResponsible for Production, Operational Readiness and Go-Live planning on Microsoft Azure Cloud ServicesDesign automation solutions for batch jobs using Azure Runbooks and PowerShell Scripting with real-time logging and eventsnotificationKnowledgeProven ability in designing, deploying and delivering:Azure Tenant/Subscription governance including management groups and policiesAzure networking (VNETs, ExpressRoute, VPN, Gateways, Peering,etc.)Azure Security and auditing, including perimeter security (Azure Security Center)Azure AD (including hybrid)Azure ASRAzure IaaS and PaaSAuditing and Monitoring StrategiesWrite and execute JSON templatesWrite and execute PowerShellResilient ArchitecturesPerformant ArchitecturesAppropriate use of AZ and Multi-Region architecturesAutomation, Configuration Management and Infrastructure as CodeDevSecOps - continuous integration and deployment processExperience7-10 years of hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud services AzureConducting design workshops with customers to gain the information necessary to architect the solution at both high and low levelAzure Migrate and other Migration processes and toolsWorking with Clients DevOps and SecOps teamsDocumenting architecture designsBuilding and troubleshooting the solutionTransitioning into supportCitrix Cloud and application publishing technologies, desiredTechnical experience:

Ability to gain clients confidence as a trusted advisorDesign, build and deploy Azure networkingDesign, build and deploy Azure securityDesign, build and deploy Azure Container Instances and Azure Kubernetes ServicesDesign, build and migrate IaaS workloadDesign, build and deploy ASR for DRAbility to articulate technical, financial and business solution and value propositionHands-on experience using Azure VMs, networking, storage, database services, and App Services AzureImplementation of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service(SaaS)Certifications Desired/

Required:Certification(s)in Azure (Associate and/or Expert), requiredCKA Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Designing and Implementing Microsoft

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