Senior Azure Consultant - Professional Services

Overview

The Senior Consultant - Azure is an expert in Microsoft Azure technologies, with extensive knowledge and experience. The Senior Consultant – Azure will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact solutions and services to our customers, enabling them to achieve their business objectives through the efficient use of Microsoft Azure Technologies.

The Senior Consultant – Azure will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and customer stakeholders, establishing strong relationships and understanding of unique business needs.
• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Azure solutions, ensuring alignment with customer objectives, adhering to IT Weapons and Industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive solutions.
• Be an ambassador of IT Weapons message and culture to colleagues and customers.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with other teams in the organization.
• Professionally document all work performed and submit accurate timesheets daily.
• Constant focus on improving IT Weapons Design and Build standards.
• Maintain an agile mindset with a constant focus on delivering the right solution for the customer.
• Assist with providing project scope and designing solutions.
• Assist the Solutions Architecture team with developing Statements of Work and proposals including solution overview, consulting estimates, software/license requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Microsoft Azure expertise, execution, and advisory services to IT Weapons’ customers.
• Work with the project team (Project Managers, Enterprise Architects, Consultants) to execute assigned tasks according to the timelines established for the given project/activity.
• Provide Subject matter expertise to diagnose and remedy issues that are escalated by customers, project stakeholders, and/or other members of the service delivery team.
• Handle multiple assignments, manage priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Focus on increasing profits through efficiencies.
• Project scoping and documentation proficiency.
• Participate in training to maintain expert-level proficiency in your field.
• Achieve and/or renew relevant certifications as required.
• Perform quality control checks on customer environments or project tasks as required.
• Experience interacting with project stakeholders, vendors, and customers.
• Provide input for the future of the technology practice (evaluating vendors, products, solutions, etc.).
• Be an escalation point for members of the Consulting teams.
• Participate in the initiation and execution of research & development (R&D) initiatives.
• Assist resources in the implementation of technical solutions for an array of customers.

Qualifications

• University Degree and/or related Technical Diplomas are encouraged.
• 10+ Years experience executing technical implementations.
• 7+ Years experience leading technical implementations.
• Proven assessment, design, planning documentation, and implementation experience.
• Expert-level experience deploying Microsoft Azure solutions across the Azure platform (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and a strong understanding of Azure capabilities and limitations.
• In-depth, practical knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, and Well-Architected Framework.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 is an asset.
• Automation and/or Scripting experience (i.e., PowerShell, VBScript, ARM, Terraform, Bicep).
• Proven experience delivering solutions in mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Strong consultative skills required.
• Foundational knowledge of infrastructure design including LAN/WAN, messaging technologies, database technologies, security solutions, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management solutions.
• Large, complex project management experience.
• Proven dedication to enabling quality through continuous improvement.

Other Skills, Requirements & Certs:

• Certifications (Strongly encouraged):
  • Azure Administrator Associate
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Azure Fundamentals
• Certifications (optional but preferred):
  • Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
• Must be dedicated to meeting the operational needs of assigned customer segments.
• Must have a security-focused approach to solution delivery.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven success at building and working as part of a team.
• Proven dedication to enabling quality through continuous improvement.
• Exhibits strong coaching, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Cloud and Managed Service Provider experience is an asset.
• Possess valid and clear driver’s license.

EOE Statement

Konica Minolta is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.