Principal technologist

We get the power of automating code. Our people innovate together in ways that disrupt the industry for our customers, partners and communities. LAB3 are growing and there’s no stopping us - maybe this might just be the opportunity for you. Lab3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services. We empower ambitious enterprises to drive greater business value, disrupt their industries and grow fearlessly through controlled, automated and scalable cloud technology.​ We are on the hunt for a Principal Technologist based in Canberra, who has extensive experience in designing and delivering cloud based Microsoft technology focussed solutions to government clients. You will be the main technical contact & trusted advisor for our federal clients and will need to have a deep understanding of the requirements of this vertical. The role:

• Act as an engineering leader for technical client engagement in the Federal sector.
• Own and provide technical reviews on the architecture of solutions on Azure Cloud & M365 across all our practices, optimising scalability, reliability, security, operations, and performance for our clients.
• Be a trusted advisor, building and maintaining strong C-level relationships within the Federal sector.
• Identify, interpret, and communicate meaningful insights, conclusions, cost estimations, workshops, presentations, and reports to senior Management and executive stakeholders.
• Work closely with LAB3 sales and project teams to optimize client outcomes, recommend client value creation initiatives and implement relevant industry best practices.
• Act as a point of escalation for federal client/s and internal LAB3 engineers.
• Partner with Project Managers to optimize and oversee delivery.
• Support our Pre-sales teams in providing direction, drive documentation and help set-up proof-of-concept prototypes
• Ensure that our solutions comply with relevant governance, licensing & security.
• Proactively seek continuous improvement across IT services with federal clients.
• Technically led and mentor other engineers, help continuously optimize delivery capability.
• Design and deliver across (current tech stack)

Microsoft 365 services, Mailbox, Teams, SharePoint, AVD, Microsoft Managed Desktop, Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Azure Network, Azure Security, Azure IAM and RBAC, Azure DevOps, Azure Automation, IaC, Open-source containers (AKS Kubernetes),Azure Integration. and Microservices, ARM Templates, Azure Functions, Key Vault & Backups. Azure Security Centre Operations, Management Groups & Subscription Management, PowerShell, Azure SQL, Cloud Storage, identity, Security, Governance, Licensing, Azure Portal & AD (Active Directory). The right candidate:

• Will have a deep and wide technical understanding of Microsoft and Azure cloud, with architecture and hands-on experience covering a majority of the tech mentioned above.
• Demonstrate solid consulting and solutioning experience, almost like a enterprise architect or external CTO. Presentation and stakeholder management skills par excellence, including C-suite level.
• Possess deep experience within the federal sector , with an understanding of the needs and challenges faced by federal clients.
• Ideally have Microsoft/ Azure/ Terraform certifications. We are looking for someone who likes to stay ahead of technology and likes to get hands -on when required.

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
• We work flexibly and recognise the importance of your overall wellbeing! Flexible, hybrid work environment- we only require that you make yourself available on site as much as required to meet our clients' needs optimally.#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

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Are you ready to accept the challenge? #fearlessachievemore