Principal Consultant

LAB3 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Lab3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Security, and Network services. We have a long‑term contract opportunity for a Principal Consultant (Modern Workplace) to join our Professional Services Team. 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 utilise technology skills in the Modern Workplace Environment, primarily in a cloud environment but with migration and on‑prem skills being useful, along with strong consulting skills. Deliver professional services that leverage solutions in the Modern Workplace space. 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 capitalise on the latest technology in this 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 expertise in this field. The Right Candidate Will have a deep and wide understanding of Modern Workplace tech including Microsoft Intune, AVD, M365 configuration, PowerApps, Purview, Teams & DSC. Strong consulting acumen and the ability to design & present the optimum business solutions to stakeholders. Experience running workshops with key stakeholders, the ability to talk to technical and business heads with equal ease. Experience with delivery management Certifications in Microsoft 365 / MS 500 / MS101 / MS 365 Mobility / AZ 900 preferred. AGSVA security cleared; minimum baseline level with expectation to upgrade to NV1 in future. Based anywhere in Australia 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. #thinkahead Be part of a company that is leading the way in specialised areas and partners on high profile client projects – we are popping new logos every day #winwithus Work with a 13‑time Gold, 6‑time Microsoft Advanced Specialisation & 5‑time Microsoft Solutions Partner (including Modern Work). You only get to this level with the industry's leading tech professionals – we are proud to have some of the best. #teamup Thrive in a team that is always learning, always innovating and making waves on a global scale. #standout Be part of a supportive working environment that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity and differences. #betrue Work flexibly – we recognise the importance of your overall wellbeing #Flexit 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? #fearlessachievemore Work remotely from anywhere in Australia or from our hubs in Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Consulting and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr