Principal consultant, modern work - isd (canberra)

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Work from home: up to 50%. Travel: 25-50%. Role type: Individual Contributor. Profession: Consulting Services. Discipline: Technology Consulting. Employment type: Full time.

Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global organization hosting over 6,000 strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, world‐class data scientists and architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. Together with our partners, we help Microsoft's most strategic customers worldwide to address their specific challenges and provide comprehensive and industry‐specific solutions that meet their unique needs.

Our organisation is at the forefront of innovation, driving value across the entirety of the customers' digital and AI transformation journey through repeatable and customized cutting‐edge solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI. We take pride in embodying Microsoft's mission of empowerment, promoting a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and fostering a culture of inclusivity where everyone is encouraged to share their unique perspectives and be their authentic selves. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to life‐changing innovations that impact billions of people worldwide.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realise our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

• 10+ years of experience in Technology consulting with a focus on Microsoft technologies.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering Azure Landing Zones, governance, policy management, and role‐based access control.
• Deep understanding of Azure networking.
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Strong grasp of cloud security, cost management, identity (Azure AD), and monitoring (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor).
• Experience engaging with enterprise clients and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and business analysis skills.
• Experience working within Defence or Federal government preferred.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or DevOps Engineer Expert are highly desirable.

• Lead strategic Microsoft 365 and Desktop/Endpoint Management focused engagements, advising clients on best practices for cloud productivity, security, compliance, and endpoint management.
• Design and deliver modern workplace solutions involving Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, Azure AD, Defender for Endpoint, and related technologies.
• Engage with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Drive project delivery, provide technical oversight, and ensure solutions meet customer expectations and business goal.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Industry leading healthcare services
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect