Principal Cloud Consultant

Our Why  

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the Role: 
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Consultant to join our cloud consulting practice. This role will primarily focus on delivering expert cloud architecture and advisory services, focussing on Microsoft Azure technologies.  

You will be a key technical leader and trusted advisor, driving complex cloud projects, influencing cloud strategy, and providing high-value solutions to our clients. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead end-to-end cloud solution design and implementation 

• Provide strategic consulting to clients on cloud adoption, migration, and optimisation initiatives. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures. 

• Mentor and guide consultants and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. 

• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, define cloud roadmaps, and deliver compelling presentations. 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions. 

• Contribute to pre-sales activities, proposals, and thought leadership within the organisation. 

Skills & Experience: 

• Extensive experience architecting and delivering cloud solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. 

• Solid understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, networking, security, and governance. 

• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into effective cloud architectures. 

• Experienced with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines with solid understanding of DevOps/ Platform Engineering concepts and processes 

• Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence and manage senior client stakeholders. 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GitHub) are a plus. 

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.