Azure Cloud Consultant (DC local only)

Required Skills 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform Current Azure certifications (AZ-303/304, AZ-500, or equivalent) Expert knowledge of Azure core services: Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks Azure Storage solutions Azure Active Directory and Identity Management Azure Security and Compliance tools Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Backup and Site Recovery Strong experience with: Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform) PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Cloud networking and security concepts Load balancing and high availability solutions Preferred Skills Experience with: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions and App Services Azure Front Door and CDN Azure Policy and Blueprints Cost optimization and cloud financial management Multi-cloud environments Knowledge of: DevOps methodologies Agile project management ITIL frameworks Leadership & Professional Skills Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities Excellent project management and organizational skills Outstanding written and verbal communication Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives Strong vendor management skills Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects Education Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Microsoft Azure certifications required: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent Additional Azure certifications preferred Essential Functions Cloud architecture and implementation Security and compliance management Cost optimization and resource management Technical leadership and mentoring Documentation and knowledge base maintenance 24/7 escalation support as needed Required Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projects