Position Title: Azure Consultant
Position Type: Full-time/exempt
Clearance: n/a
Location: Huntsville, AL/Remote
Salary: $75,000-$110,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)
This position requires U. S. citizenship and the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background check screening.
Company Overview
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/dental benefits
- Luxurious vision benefits
- 401k with company matching
- Unlimited mobile phone plan
- 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.
Position Summary
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.
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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 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
Job Specifications
Required
- 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
- US Citizen with the ability to pass an extensive background check.
- Experience with 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
- 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 IaaS
- Ability to work independently and a strong desire for personal and professional development
- Dedication to excellent customer service backed by strong verbal and written communication skills
Optional / Desired
- Knowledge of Azure Government
- Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework
- Infrastructure as code deployment tools, such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure Blueprints, Arm based templates
- Azure DevOps
- Security clearance
- Experience with Office 365 GCC High, NIST 800-171, and NIST 800-53
- Knowledge of security toolsets like Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Azure Firewall
- Having passed any of the following Microsoft Exams:
- Microsoft 365 - MS-100, MS-101, MS-203, MS-600
- Azure - AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-500, AZ-305
- AZ-140, AZ-400, DP-200, DP-201, MS-500, SC-200, SC-300, MS-700
- Having obtained any of the following Certifications: Security+ (SY0-501), CE, CISSP, GCIH
Work Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and occasionally move about inside the office. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and clients.
Summit 7 Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@summit7.us or call (256) 585-6868.
Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.
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