Lab3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, Io T & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services. We are on the hunt for a Principal Consultant with skills in modern workplace management, including AAD, on-prem Share Point & Exchange and M365 migrations to lead, deliver, and oversee enterprise modernisations on a Microsoft Azure Platform. This will ideally be a 6-12 month contract initially but we may be able to accommodate permanent employment for the right person. The role:You will lead technical client engagements, drive high level design, consult, undertake maturity assessments and delivery for our Modern Workplace practice. These will address clients' requirements of scalability, reliability, security, operations and performance.The role will utilize technology skills in the Modern Workplace Environment, migration and on-prem skills, along with strong consulting skills.Deliver professional services that leverage solutions in the Modern Workplace space including migrations, Intune, the broader Microsoft365 suite, Teams, Exchange Online, Azure Virtual Desktops, Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Defender (among other technologies).Provide consulting services across a range of facets including SOE, Modern Management and end to end IT governance/security reviews.Evaluate emerging Modern Workplace technology, develop and evolve go-to-market professional services offerings to ensure customers capitalize on the latest technology in the modern workplace space.Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions for Azure Virtual Desktop engagements.Develop Configuration as Code libraries surrounding M365 tenant standardisation - including Intune, SOE and standardised configuration of various aspects of M365 deployment.Work with the Solution Architecture team to develop new products and services that leverage the latest Microsoft 365 services and dependencies, as well as providing technical governance and sign-off of projects and proposals.Present to senior business & technology leaders, conduct workshops and review architecture. Assist the presales team by providing them your expertise in this field.The right candidate:Will have a deep and wide understanding of the Modern Workplace including Microsoft Intune, AVD, Azure Exchange, MS Azure, Microsoft 365.You will have a solid understanding of on-prem environments, virtualization, VMWare, Intune and migration to an Azure Exchange & Share Point online.Strong consulting acumen and the ability to present the optimum business solutions to stakeholders.Experience with delivery management.Certifications in Microsoft 365/MS 500 / MS101/ MS 365 Mobility/ AZ 900 preferred.You should be ready to start in January 2025.AGSVA security cleared, ideally at least NV1.Based in Australia, ideally in Canberra but we are open to other locations.What's in it for you?Become part of Australasia's largest Azure engineering practice where you can sharpen your expertise and contribute to the latest innovations in tech and services.Be part of a company that is leading the way in specialised areas and partners on high profile client projects.Work with a 13-time Gold, 6-time Microsoft Advanced Specialisation & 5 time Microsoft Solutions Partner (including Modern Work).Thrive in a team that is always learning, always innovating and making waves on a global scale.Be part of a supportive working environment that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity and differences.Work flexibly - we recognise the importance of your overall wellbeing!Ultimately we will help you to fear less, achieve more in a fast paced, innovative and cool environment - are you ready to accept the challenge?Work remotely from anywhere in Australia or from our hubs in Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne.If you have questions mail me on. Otherwise apply now!