We are seeking an experienced **Azure Mentor** to support and upskill a small, capable IT team as they continue to mature their Microsoft Azure architecture and practices. This is a strategic, part-time contract opportunity suited to a seasoned professional who enjoys guiding others, shaping best practices, and offering high-impact support in a mentoring capacity.
**Key Responsibilities**1. Familiarisation with Microsoft Azure Architecture o
- Conduct a high-level review of the existing Microsoft Azure environment. Practical and simple evaluation
- Understand current deployment models, configurations, and architecture.
- Identify key technical challenges and areas for improvement.
2. Weekly On-Demand Advisory Services
- Provide expert consultation on optimising the Microsoft environment.
- Recommend improvements in pipeline development and operational processes.
- Advise on security, scalability, and efficiency enhancements.
3. Collaboration & Skills Assessment
- Work directly with key IT staff to evaluate current skill sets.
- Identify skill gaps and present pathways to address them (e.g., training, tools, mentoring).
- Develop a structured improvement plan with regular check-ins.
4. Architectural Backup Support
- Act as a secondary, non-urgent resource for architectural oversight.
- Provide ad hoc guidance to strengthen architectural quality and resilience.
- Help mature the Microsoft ecosystem and practices during the engagement.
**Deliverables**
- A **Technical Review Report** summarising architecture findings.
- An **Advisory Recommendations Document** with improvement opportunities.
- A **Skill Assessment Matrix and Training Plan** for the internal team.
- **Periodic Advisory Sessions** (remote or in-person).
- **Ongoing Documentation** of best practices and architecture evolution.
- Senior-level Azure expert with at least 8 years of IT experience and deep expertise in Microsoft Azure environments.
- Proven experience mentoring technical teams or working in advisory roles.
- Strong understanding of DevOps, pipelines, architecture design, security, and cloud governance.
- Excellent communicator, comfortable engaging at both strategic and technical levels.
- Able to work independently and flexibly to suit the needs of a lean team.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $110.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 per week
**Benefits**:
- Professional development assistance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- On call
**Experience**:
- Azure: 5 years (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person