Azure Specialist

**Azure Specialist**

**WE ARE FUJITSU**

We use technology to make happier lives. We are a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organisations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and expertise, continuously working to contribute to the growth of society and our customers.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Azure Specialist will leverage significant consulting and technology expertise in the Microsoft Azure platform across domains including networking, identity, security, IaaS computing, and governance. The role involves designing and delivering a high-profile, mission-critical solution while engaging with clients, team members, and the extended Fujitsu project team to ensure success.

This is a contract engagement for 10 months (with the possibility of extension). The role reports to the Managing Architect and is based in Burwood, VIC, requiring 5 days in the office initially, with a potential hybrid model later.
- **RFQ Opportunity**

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Lead the design and development of an Azure platform solution for a mission-critical workload.
- Facilitate discovery workshops to gather client requirements and design input.
- Develop Azure Bicep infrastructure-as-code (IaC) assets to automate Azure resource deployment.
- Prepare Azure DevOps pipelines for automating Azure deployments.
- Develop or modify PowerShell scripts to augment Bicep code and support platform deployment.
- Use Azure DevOps repos during the development of IaC assets, scripts, and pipelines.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather information, communicate progress, and manage expectations.
- Work closely with the Azure Solution Architect, Azure DevOps Specialist, and Azure Solution Engineer to design solutions and manage workloads.
- Ensure the Azure platform design supports deployment and operational needs.
- Create high-standard design documentation, operational procedures, and transition materials.
- Manage project tasks according to schedule, escalating risks and issues as needed.
- Validate solution artifacts, including Bicep, scripts, and pipelines, through formal testing.

**REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Technical Expertise**:

- Specialist knowledge of the Microsoft Azure platform.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure resources, including compute, networking, storage, security, and governance controls.
- Proficiency in networking technologies such as IP network design, routing, and hybrid networking with Azure ExpressRoute.
- Hands-on expertise with Azure Bicep, PowerShell, Azure Repos, and Azure Pipelines.

**Experience**:

- 6-10 years of experience in IT, systems integration consulting, and design with a relevant tertiary qualification.
- 5+ years of consulting delivery experience and leading enterprise-scale Azure solutions.
- Experience delivering projects within defined scopes and schedules.
- Broad understanding of software development, release processes, and operational frameworks.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

**Why Fujitsu?**

We are an organization with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do better and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full selves to work. We call this Be Completely You.
- **We put people first. We believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and our AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index) Gold Employer status, and Rainbow Tick certification for LGBTI+ inclusion show that we value an inclusive culture.**:

- **We offer tailored career paths across our global organization to support your professional and personal growth.**:

- **Our customers trust us. We have an excellent reputation across the region and globally.**:

- **Best in-class reward and recognition programs flexible work, volunteering leave, and more.**:

- **We live our values of aspiration, trust, and empathy, all day, every day.**

**Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**

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