Senior WW Azure Cloud Consultant (1-2 years contract)

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Description And RequirementsFor now, the role is limited to 2 years contract only, this may change over time to an unlimited contract.As our Senior WorldWide (WW) Azure Cloud Consultant you will work with the broader Lenovo team on delivering internal Azure trainings and enablement sessions. You will assist in presale activities with clients to understand requirements and propose solutions and contribute to client project proposalsThe other responsibilities include:

• Design, plan and implement Microsoft Azure solutions with a focus on:
• Azure IaaS, PaaS & Security solutions
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• Analyse current business practices, processes and procedures and identify future opportunities for leveraging Microsoft Azure cloud offerings
• Act as an SME and advisor for our software BDMs

Opportunities for this role:

• Working on leading-edge cloud technologies for clients to extend capabilities
• Develop and hone skills across disciplines aligned with our strategic direction
• Shape and enhance our products and services
• Highly sought-after work experience in a diverse range of projects, technologies, and industries.

On Day 1 we expect you to have:

• A proven track record in delivering Azure related projects
• Comfortable with consulting scenarios with clients and internally
• Ability to contribute knowledge
• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience working with Microsoft Azure – including Azure Networking, IaaS, PaaS and Security solutions.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Azure AD Identity model and be able to make recommendations on best fit for a client based on requirements
• Proficient in PowerShell, and able to read and write scripts to simplify administration and deployment tasks
• Proficient in documenting high-level solution design and as-built, as-configured documentation
• Expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving issues related to Microsoft technologies
• Fundamental understanding of enterprise networks and security
• Experience working with datacentre solutions across physical infrastructure, hypervisor environments and the operating systems that are used in these environments.
• Experience working with networking and network security across internal and public networks.
• Experience working with automation tools and scripting languages to streamline processes and query systems to get or set configuration and information.
• Experience with migrations of key workloads (email, files, apps and servers) to the cloud
• Experience and understanding of basic infrastructure like DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, Windows server

It would be great but not a requirement that you have:

• Microsoft and/or relevant vendor certifications
• Experience and an understanding of Azure cloud computing or other cloud infrastructure platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Security Products AIP, OME, DLP, PIM, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (formerly MCAS)
• Project Management experience and/or certifications
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, code repositories and pipelines
• Understanding of M365 Licensing and understanding the benefits between EA vs CSP

What Lenovo can offer you:

• Opportunities for career development & growth
• Access to various training
• Performance-based rewards
• Flexible working environment (combination of working from home/office)

You will report to SSG (Solutions & Services Group) organization structure.SSG has been focusing on the expanding IT service market, especially the digital workplace services opportunity, the growing demand for aaS (as-a-Service) model, and customers’ stronger preference for sustainability services. Meanwhile, SSG continued to invest in software tools, platforms, and repeatable vertical solutions with our own IP, and focus on vertical solutions in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, education, and Smart City. We are expanding TruScale as-a-Service to Digital Workplace solutions, developing our Hybrid Cloud solutions, and exploring Metaverse solutions.Applicable to Slovak applicants only:Base gross monthly salary starts from 2.350 EUR. The final offer could be, of course, negotiated higher than the advertised minimum - it all depends on your experience! In addition, there is also variable part (a bonus) in value of 12% of your annual earnings.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.TO BE DELETED - Multiple Cities (OLD)

• Amsterdam - North Holland - Netherlands, * BASINGSTOKE - Hampshire - United Kingdom, * EINDHOVEN - North Brabant - Netherlands, * Greenock - Renfrewshire - United Kingdom, * Holte - Zealand - Denmark, * Renfrew - Renfrewshire - United Kingdom, * San Felice Segrate - Milano - Italy, * Soeborg - Zealand - Denmark

Multiple Countries (Posting Locations)

• Denmark, * Italy, * Netherlands, * Norway, * Romania, * Sweden, * United Kingdom

Multiple States (Posting Locations)Hampshire, Milano, North Brabant, North Holland, Renfrewshire, ZealandMultiple Cities (Posting Locations)Basingstoke, Renfrew, Holte, Soeborg, San Felice Segrate, Amsterdam, EINDHOVEN, BASINGSTOKE, Renfrew, Greenock