Senior Azure Consultant I

Position Title: Senior Consultant I Position Type: Full Time Clearance: n/a Location: Huntsville, AL/Remote Salary*: $95,000 - $115,000 *Dependent upon qualifications Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits: Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS and Ameritas See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching Unlimited mobile phone plan 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact. Summary We are looking for an Azure Senior Consultant to design, deploy, and support solutions on Microsoft Azure for our clients. You will work directly with clients to build and operate cloud and hybrid environments, integrate Azure with their existing infrastructure, document your work, and keep stakeholders informed throughout delivery. As a senior member of the team, you will operate under minimal supervision and serve as a technical resource for one or more specified Microsoft solutions. Responsibilities Solution development and support across Microsoft Azure, including core compute, storage, networking, and platform services. Design, deploy, and manage identity services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid identity configurations. Integrate Azure environments with customer networks, including site-to-site VPN, ExpressRoute, virtual network peering, DNS, and hybrid connectivity. Develop and maintain technical design artifacts and requirements documentation; document configurations and code standards for client environments. Contribute to internal documentation and knowledge-base articles to capture repeatable patterns and improve delivery across the team. Communicate with clients as required: keeping them informed of project progress, impending changes, and agreed-upon outages. Prioritize and maintain commitments and delivery dates for multiple projects and customers simultaneously. Perform job duties under minimal supervision. Stand as a technical resource for one or more specified Microsoft solutions. Based on technical resource specializations, other duties may apply. Other duties as assigned. Required Job Specifications Associate's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS from a reputable institute, or related IT experience. 3-5 years of related experience and advanced knowledge of Microsoft business solutions and related technologies. Ability to work independently and a strong desire for personal and professional development. Ability to identify and evaluate trends in industry best-practice policies. Export Control Notice: This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of national origin or immigration status. If a candidate does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (as defined in 22 CFR § 120.15), the company will assess whether an export license is required. If a license is required, any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate's eligibility for, and the company's ability to obtain, such a license in accordance with U.S. law. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees. Work Conditions Work is typically performed in an office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. The person in this position will often move about inside the office to escort visitors, deliver packages to addressee, etc. Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, and computer printer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and clients. Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Summit 7 Systems requires background checks. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug sc reening.