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NA - INS - Cloud Infrastructure Consultant - Terraform (Contract)
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Client-facing cloud infrastructure consultant to design, deploy, and maintain secure Azure landing zones using Terraform. Manage Microsoft 365 services, Microsoft Entra ID identity and conditional access, and remediate Defender findings. Build PowerShell automation and CI/CD pipelines, monitor tenant health, and provide strategic advisory and ongoing administration for enterprise cloud environments.
Alpha FMC's Insurance Tech Services Division is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Consultant to join our custom software consulting practice.
This is a high-autonomy, client-facing role for an engineer who can deliver value on Day 1. You will act as a trusted advisor to our clients, owning the end-to-end architecture, automation, and ongoing administration of stable, secure cloud environments. You will balance hands-on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) engineering with strategic client relationship management.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external clients, translating business needs into secure cloud solutions.
- Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of scalable Landing Zone configurations utilizing expert-level Terraform.
- Administer complex Microsoft 365 services and Azure subscriptions, ensuring optimal uptime and issue resolution.
- Manage enterprise identity, access provisioning, and conditional access policies using Microsoft Entra ID.
- Build and maintain PowerShell scripts and CI/CD pipelines to automate routine M365 and Azure administration tasks.
- Monitor tenant health, remediate Defender for Cloud findings, and uphold strict data governance standards.
Requirements
- Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage clients directly, and deliver technical results on day one.
- Advanced, production-level experience writing and managing complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates.
- Strong background in consulting, professional services, or managed environments with excellent relationship-building skills.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune) and Azure resources.
- Deep proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, conditional access) and advanced PowerShell scripting.
- AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) and MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert).
Preferred Qualifications
- SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator Associate) certification.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Exposure to Defender XDR across M365 and Azure environments.
Position Details
- Long-term contract (W2) with potential for permanent conversion.
- $50 - $65/hr USD.
- Remote (infrequent travel to client sites required).
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST.
- Sponsorship not available at this time.
- Direct applicants only. No agencies please.
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