SENIOR CONSULTANT - AZURE CLOUD ENGINEERWHO WE

AREEverforth Apex Systems is a leading global technology and digital engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world of constant change. Leveraging deep industry insights and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-value and realize our clients' digital visions across commercial and federal sectors.

Our comprehensive solution portfolio spans AI & data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, application development, strategy, transformation, and managed services. Powered by proprietary assets, accelerators, and strong alliances with cutting-edge technology partners—including Adobe, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more—we turn complexity into progress and measurable business outcomes.

With a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India, Everforth Apex Systems innovates alongside our customers, building and deploying tailored artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business value and improve customer experiences. As part of the commercial segment of Everforth, we are committed to driving the next wave of global IT services and digital transformation.

JOB DESCRIPTIONEverforth Apex Systems is searching for a skilled Azure Cloud Engineer professional with excellent consultative abilities to assume the position of a Sr. Consultant within our Cloud & Infrastructure practice. This individual will serve in a strategic role at Apex, collaborating with internal and client project teams to offer direction in designing, implementing, and supporting our Cloud Architecture capability and service offerings. The consultant will also provide technical support for Apex sales, solution management, and account teams during the scoping of new Cloud & Infrastructure based opportunities.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Develop strong client relationships as trusted advisor.
• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.
• Listen and seek to understand the client and meet their needs, providing consultative guidance.
• Stay attuned to the future needs of the client and work with internal resources to identify opportunities.
• Proactively provide solutions and approach adversity with a solution-focused mindset.
• Meet or exceed client expectations in the execution of Solutions Delivery services engagements.
• Produce high quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement and team success.
• Demonstrate a passion for quality and process improvement.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge.
• Serve as a subject matter expert internally and externally.
• Build trust and respect among internal and external stakeholders and model collaborative teamwork.
• Collaborate internally with Apex Account Teams, Solution Leaders, Industry Leaders, Practice Leaders, and others to develop Apex Solutions Delivery Services business.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to acquire skills to meet business needs.
• Build strong client, industry, and internal relationships and represent Apex Systems as a leader within Industryand Professional events and communities. Develop and maintain strong internal and external customerrelationships.
• Lead team members and direct reports to Lead the development, growth, and success of your team, developingprofessionals for the next stage of their careers.
• This role may be responsible for managing hybrid project teams consisting of Apex Contract Employees, InternalApex employees, client employees and external vendors.
• Stay current on relevant technology trends and practices.
• Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.
• Cloud Engineering & Azure Platform Delivery
• Design, implement, and support secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective solutions withinMicrosoft Azure.
• Participate in cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives for enterprise environments.
• Build and maintain Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, storage, and compute solutions.
• Implement Azure landing zones, governance controls, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure Azure environments align with security, compliance, and operational standards.
• Cloud Operations & Support
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure-based infrastructure and services.
• Support production environments and resolve complex platform and infrastructure issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term solutions for recurring issues.
• Maintain system reliability, availability, performance, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Assist with cloud cost management and optimization initiatives.
• Automation & DevOps
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or similartools.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes.
• Support cloud-native and platform engineering best practices across Azure environments.
• Assist with containerization and orchestration initiatives utilizing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Security, Governance & Collaboration
• Implement Azure security controls and identity management solutions utilizing Microsoft Entra ID.
• Configure and support monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions.
• Contribute to governance, compliance, and cloud security initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, and data teams to deliver integrated cloudsolutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers when appropriate.

ON-SITE WORK EXPECTATIONS

(US & CANADA)As a consulting position, the work location for this role varies according to client needs. Accordingly, this is not a remoteposition. While some assignments may be performed largely remotely, other assignments require fully on-site work, hybridwork, and/or occasional travel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud infrastructure solutions.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure networking, virtual machines, storage, identity, and security services.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
• Experience supporting cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• HashiCorp Terraform Associate
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Familiarity with cloud governance and FinOps best practices.
• Experience working in hybrid-cloud environments.
• Exposure to AI/ML services such as Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, AWS Bedrock, orVertex AI.
• Prior consulting or client-facing experience supporting enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Incentives
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events
• Discount ProgramsEverforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contactCorporateRecruiting@apexsystems.com.