Consultant - Infrastructure (Cloud & Systems)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Consultant with deep expertise in cloud and on-premises systems administration. The successful candidate will design, implement, and manage robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions while driving operational excellence across cloud and enterprise IT environments. This role demands a strong technical background, leadership in infrastructure modernization, and hands-on proficiency in automation, security, and system optimization.Key Responsibilities Cloud & Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure (Iaa S, Paa S, Saa S).Administer cloud environments including landing zones, subscriptions, management groups, and policy enforcement.Manage Azure resources such as Virtual Machines, App Services, API Management, Logic Apps, Storage, and Security Services.Implement identity, access, and security models including IAM, RBAC, MFA, and Conditional Access.Optimize cloud performance, cost-efficiency, and security configurations.Support cloud workload migrations and validate architecture and migration strategies.Use Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) tools such as Terraform and Power Shell.Work with Azure Dev Ops for continuous integration and delivery pipelines.On-Premises Infrastructure Manage VMware v Sphere environments including ESXi hosts, v Center Servers, and virtual networks.Administer enterprise systems including Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, and storage/backup solutions.Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices across infrastructure layers.Office 365 & Collaboration Tools Manage and support Microsoft 365 workloads including Exchange Online, Share Point, One Drive, and Teams.Enforce identity controls, permissions, and security policies within Office 365.Implement governance and compliance configurations in line with organizational needs.Operational Excellence Support business-as-usual (BAU) operations and major incident resolution (P1, P2).Streamline IT operations and improve process efficiency.Transfer knowledge and ensure smooth handover of projects to operational teams.Mentor junior staff and provide ongoing technical leadership.Disaster Recovery & Risk Management Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.Conduct simulations and tests to ensure infrastructure readiness for critical events.Documentation & Governance Develop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation and SOPs.Drive standardization across infrastructure and operations.Manage RFPs, RFQs, purchase orders, and proof-of-concept (Po C) initiatives.Required Skills & Qualifications10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud services, and systems administration.Strong experience with Azure cloud architecture and hybrid environments.Proficient in Ia C tools (Terraform, Power Shell), automation, and scripting.Deep expertise in Windows, Linux, VMware, and enterprise storage platforms.Strong background in Active Directory, cloud security, and identity management.Experience managing Office 365 environments and implementing security controls.Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.Preferred Certifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.Relevant certifications, such as: Microsoft Azure (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-700, SC-100)GCP Professional Cloud Certifications VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes.Exposure to project management methodologies and tools.Leadership & Ownership Serve as an escalation point for critical infrastructure and operations issues.Lead infrastructure projects including migrations, upgrades, and security initiatives.Promote best practices, documentation standards, and cross-functional collaboration.Skills: office,vmware vsphere,powershell,infrastructure as code (iac),cloud infrastructure management,cloud,linux,operational efficiency,azure administration,azure,terraform,active directory,security and compliance,disaster recovery,office 365 management,windows server