Azure Cloud Consultant
Location: Brentwood/Franklin, TN (Hybrid remote flexibility, with preference for office work)
Position Type: 1099 Contractor (15 to 35 hours per week)


Overview: We are seeking a talented Cloud Consultant to join our team. As a Cloud Consultant, you will play a crucial role in deploying and maintaining Azure resources and other cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is a senior level with strong experience in Azure Cloud and a passion for implementing cutting-edge solutions to support enterprise applications.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and maintain Azure resources and other cloud technologies.

• Implement and support Networking, Databases, Software, and Servers in the Cloud.

• Design architecture for integrating core infrastructure technologies to support enterprise applications.

• Perform risk assessments of existing and new technology deployments.

• Recommend, implement, and monitor security auditing and alerting solutions.

• Monitor cloud and on-premise resources to verify integrity and availability.

• Troubleshoot operational issues and offer solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration within the production environment.

• Establish standards, tools, and processes to guarantee adherence and compliance.

• Develop, document, and understand internal IT processes and procedures.

• Utilize automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and customers regarding changes and outages.

• Keep current on new technologies and advancements.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Senior Architect level that has strong knowledge of security best practices for Microsoft Azure and other cloud technologies.

• Experience deploying Azure resources and other cloud technologies.

• Proficiency with Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access Policies, and PowerShell scripting.

• Ability to create detailed Visio diagrams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, Group Policies, Certificate Services, IIS, etc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.