alphafmcroles
NA - INS - Cloud Infrastructure Consultant - Terraform (Contract)
Job description
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.
