Lenovo

For now, the role is limited to 2 years contract only, this may change over time to an unlimited contract. 

As our Senior WorldWide (WW) Azure Cloud Consultant you will work with the broader Lenovo team on delivering internal Azure trainings and enablement sessions. You will assist in presale activities with clients to understand requirements and propose solutions and contribute to client project proposals 

The other responsibilities include: 

• Design, plan and implement Microsoft Azure solutions with a focus on: 
• Azure IaaS, PaaS & Security solutions 
• Azure Virtual Desktop 
• Analyse current business practices, processes and procedures and identify future opportunities for leveraging Microsoft Azure cloud offerings 
• Act as an SME and advisor for our software BDMs 

Opportunities for this role: 

• Working on leading-edge cloud technologies for clients to extend capabilities 
• Develop and hone skills across disciplines aligned with our strategic direction 
• Shape and enhance our products and services 
• Highly sought-after work experience in a diverse range of projects, technologies, and industries. 

On Day 1 we expect you to have: 

• A proven track record in delivering Azure related projects
• Comfortable with consulting scenarios with clients and internally 
• Ability to contribute knowledge 
• Minimum 4-6 years' experience working with Microsoft Azure – including Azure Networking, IaaS, PaaS and Security solutions. 
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Azure AD Identity model and be able to make recommendations on best fit for a client based on requirements 
• Proficient in PowerShell, and able to read and write scripts to simplify administration and deployment tasks 
• Proficient in documenting high-level solution design and as-built, as-configured documentation 
• Expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving issues related to Microsoft technologies 
• Fundamental understanding of enterprise networks and security 
• Experience working with datacentre solutions across physical infrastructure, hypervisor environments and the operating systems that are used in these environments. 
• Experience working with networking and network security across internal and public networks. 
• Experience working with automation tools and scripting languages to streamline processes and query systems to get or set configuration and information. 
• Experience with migrations of key workloads (email, files, apps and servers) to the cloud 
• Experience and understanding of basic infrastructure like DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, Windows server 

It would be great but not a requirement that you have: 

• Microsoft and/or relevant vendor certifications 
• Experience and an understanding of Azure cloud computing or other cloud infrastructure platforms 
• Experience with Microsoft Security Products AIP, OME, DLP, PIM, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (formerly MCAS) 
• Project Management experience and/or certifications 
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, code repositories and pipelines 
• Understanding of M365 Licensing and understanding the benefits between EA vs CSP