Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Consultant with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and .NET to support a public sector organisations cloud adoption programme. The role involves both strategic advisory and hands‑on implementation work, supporting governance, architecture, and optimisation across multiple cloud services.
Location: Remote (occasional on‑site meetings in Ireland)
Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension)
Start Date: December 2025
Day Rate: Competitive, based on experience
Client: Public Sector Organisation
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert guidance to internal cloud governance and technical teams
* Advise on cloud strategy, governance, compliance, and cost optimisation
* Design and implement secure, scalable Azure architectures
* Support migration and integration of internal APIs and services
* Implement best practices for fault tolerance, connection handling, and performance
* Assist in configuring Private Endpoints, DNS zones, and VNet integrations
* Collaborate with internal ICT teams to deliver and document solutions
* Ensure compliance with organisational security, sustainability, and data protection standards
Essential Skills & Experience
* 7+ years in cloud consulting or enterprise .NET development
* Proven experience with:
o Azure App Services, Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines
o Private Endpoints, VNet integration, DNS configuration
o .NET Core, REST APIs, IHttpClientFactory
o Office 365, Power Platform, SharePoint migrations
o Azure Identity (ADFS, B2C, EntraID), MFA, WAF, Azure FrontDoor
o Azure AI, Microsoft Co-Pilot (Agents)
* Strong understanding of cloud cost management and monitoring
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Certifications Required
* Microsoft Azure Expert MSP
* Microsoft Solutions Partner for:
o Data & AI (Azure)
o Infrastructure (Azure)
o Modern Work
o Security
o Digital & App Innovation (Azure)
o Business Applications
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