Job Application for NA - INS - Cloud Infrastructure Consultant - Terraform Expert (Contract) at Alpha Financial Markets Consulting

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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

Client Advisory: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external clients, translating business needs into secure cloud solutions.
IaC Engineering: Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of scalable Landing Zone configurations utilizing expert-level Terraform.
Environment Optimization: Administer complex Microsoft 365 services and Azure subscriptions, ensuring optimal uptime and issue resolution.
Identity & Security: Manage enterprise identity, access provisioning, and conditional access policies using Microsoft Entra ID.
Automation: Build and maintain PowerShell scripts and CI/CD pipelines to automate routine M365 and Azure administration tasks.
Compliance & Health: Monitor tenant health, remediate Defender for Cloud findings, and uphold strict data governance standards.

Requirements

Senior Independence: Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage clients directly, and deliver technical results on day one.
Terraform Expertise: Advanced, production-level experience writing and managing complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates.
Client-Facing Experience: Strong background in consulting, professional services, or managed environments with excellent relationship-building skills.
Cloud Administration: 6+ years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune) and Azure resources.
Identity & Automation: Deep proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, conditional access) and advanced PowerShell scripting.
Certifications: 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

Type: Long-term contract (W2) with potential for permanent conversion.
Rate: $50 - $65/hr USD.
Location: Remote (infrequent travel to client sites required).
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST.
Sponsorship: Not available at this time.
Note: Direct applicants only. No agencies please.

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