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 5+ years in Azure Cloud Security consulting / solution architecture within a Microsoft partner or enterprise .
Expertise in Azure security, compliance, networking, and hybrid cloud environments .
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, and cloud security frameworks .
Proven ability to engage stakeholders, drive pre-sales, and deliver enterprise projects .
Microsoft certifications are preferred but experience is king.
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.
Lead and grow a high-performing Cloud and Security team.
Work on enterprise Azure security projects with top-tier clients.
Access ongoing training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.
Apply now and help shape the future of Azure Cloud Security .
Principal Consultant • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand