Principal Consultant - Azure Cloud & DevOps

About the company

LAB3 is among the largest Azure-focused engineering practices in Australasia, with capabilities spanning Cloud and DevOps, Data, IoT and AI, Modern Workplace, Security, and Networks.

Role overview

This position sits within the Professional Services team and can be based anywhere in New Zealand or Australia. The successful candidate will take a leading role in customer-facing technical work across Azure cloud and DevOps engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical client engagements end to end, including Azure assessments, solution design, delivery, and implementation.
• Create, advise on, and deliver cloud solutions using Azure, Terraform, infrastructure as code, and DevOps practices to meet customer needs around automation, scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Use LAB3’s proprietary products where appropriate to improve efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Build proof-of-concept prototypes to validate solution feasibility and show customers how the technology can be applied.
• Facilitate workshops and support cloud adoption activities with clients when needed.
• Analyse information, draw conclusions, prepare cost estimates, and present findings and recommendations to clients.
• Contribute to recruitment by taking part in hiring and interview activities for new LAB3 team members.
• Provide hands-on technical delivery, including automation and optimisation, within project and program timelines.
• Help shape governance, process, and documentation standards across the practice.

Candidate profile

The ideal person brings deep experience across Azure cloud and DevOps solution design, architecture, consulting, and practical delivery. Strong knowledge of Azure technologies, Terraform, cloud integration, infrastructure as code, scripting, automation, ARM, and preferably AKS is important. Prior experience in consulting roles handling external stakeholders in Microsoft, cloud, or automation-focused organisations is also valued.

Experience with Azure Local is considered highly desirable. The role suits someone who is committed to continual learning, upskilling, and developing others through coaching and mentoring. Applicants must be residents of Australia or New Zealand and hold full working rights in one of those countries.

Technology exposure

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

What you can expect

• The chance to work with modern technologies on meaningful customer problems and contribute to high client satisfaction.
• Exposure to a Microsoft Partner of the Year winner with multiple specialisations.
• Support from experienced colleagues and leaders who value technical depth, innovation, and clear career progression.
• A workplace that encourages inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and respect for individual differences.
• A largely work-from-home setup with remote/hybrid flexibility to help balance work and life.
• Participation in a values-driven culture built around #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore.

Additional information

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