Azure Consultant

Position Title:

Azure Consultant

Position Type:
Full-time/exempt

Location:

Huntsville, AL/Remote

Salary*: $75,000-$95,000

* Dependent upon qualifications

This position requires the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background check.

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits.

• Excellent health benefits from BCBS
• Smile brighter with Ameritas dental
• See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits
• Prepare for the long haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
• 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

Summit 7 Systems is looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Azure Consultant to join our Professional Services team.

As a member of our Azure teams, this person would be responsible for executing Azure deployments, Azure Virtual Desktop deployments, and DUO MFA configurations.

The ideal candidate for the role will possess deep knowledge and proficiencies with Azure Gov, a broad skillset across other Microsoft 365 technologies, and the ability to communicate and lead customers effectively in a consulting capacity.

The Azure Consultant is responsible for working within a project management team to deliver and develop custom Azure solutions to Summit 7's customers. The Azure Consultant will serve as the subject matter expert with respect to Azure, cloud applications and system administration.

• Participate in the development, customization, and integration efforts of solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure
• Develop solutions that meet the client's requirements and constraints
• Attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines

• Develop Azure designs and implementation plans based on the customer requirements
• Meet with development heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to seek cooperation and resolve problems
• Document the design, systems, supervisor, vendors, and others, to seek cooperation and resolve problems
• Document the design, systems architecture, and change management plans and review the contributions of team members for said plans
• Implement or oversee the implementation of client projects. Provide feedback and guidance to team members when necessary.
• Provide guidance to team members on developing their personal technical skills and on the implementation of technical solutions
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or MIS from a reputable institute with 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Experience with the following software and technologies:
  Office 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business Online, and Azure Active Directory
• Proficiency in DNS, Active Directory, Intune, Azure Active Directory, Hybrid Exchange, SharePoint or Skype infrastructures and how they integrate with the larger Microsoft collaboration platform
• Expert knowledge in Azure migrations and implementations
• Knowledge of Azure networking and infrastructure concepts
• Knowledge on migrating on-premises applications to Azure PaaS and Azure LaaS
• Ability to work independently and a strong desire for personal and professional development
• Resolute dedication to excellent customer service backed by strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of Azure Government
• Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework
• Infrastructure as code deployment tools, such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure Blueprints, ARM based templates
• Azure Dev Ops
• Security clearance
• Experience with Office 365 GCC High, NIST 800-171, and NIST…