Principal MS Cloud and Security Consultant

Job Description

Principal Consultant – Microsoft Cloud & Security

| Hybrid | Full-time

Are you a   Microsoft Cloud & Security expert   ready to lead cloud transformations and security initiatives? Join my client to design, implement, and secure enterprise Azure environments while shaping and growing their cloud security team.

About the Role

As a   Principal Consultant , you will lead Cloud and Security engagements, provide technical direction, and drive pre-sales. You will mentor and expand a growing team (currently two members), fostering expertise in Cloud and security, compliance, and cloud architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure   Azure IaaS, PaaS   solutions using best practices.
• Secure cloud environments with   Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Zero Trust principles .
• Guide clients on   Azure security, compliance, identity, and governance .
• Lead pre-sales activities, including   solution design, proposals, and presentations .
• Develop security roadmaps, reference architectures, and technical documentation.
• Foster, mentor, and grow the cloud security team.

What We’re Looking For

Why Join Them?

This team of highly skilled professionals possesses deep platform expertise, strong technical capabilities, and outstanding consulting skills. They are exceptionally well-led, operating within an organization committed to transforming the industry landscape in New Zealand.

Apply now and help shape the future of   Azure Cloud Security .

Requirements

This is a leading role with a wide range of responsibilities, including maintaining BAU, managing security, peer reviews, release management, web application security, and contributing to the design and architecture of new solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Linux Admin, Docker, AWS, CI / CD, configuration management, CDN, security, risk assessment, vulnerability searching, pen testing, patching, backups, disaster recovery / BCP, and documentation. Experience in QA automation and PHP development is a plus.There is an on-call aspect to this position. Benefits