Senior Consultant - Azure Local & Dell AX Infrastructure - 0619 NJ #1

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Consultant – Azure Local & Dell AX Infrastructure

Location: Norfolk, VA (Onsite Required)
Duration: 11+ Months
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance Required

Position Overview

Seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure Local lifecycle management and Dell AX platforms . This role will lead lifecycle planning, platform upgrades, interoperability validation, supportability assessments, and cross-vendor coordination across Dell infrastructure and Microsoft Azure Local environments.

The ideal candidate will combine infrastructure engineering expertise, lifecycle management experience, documentation discipline, and the ability to work directly with Dell, Microsoft, and third-party vendors to maintain a secure, supported, and future-ready environment.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure Local lifecycle management
• Strong knowledge of Dell AX systems supporting Microsoft Azure Local
• Experience working in multi-vendor environments
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure Local architecture, releases, and roadmap
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and upgrade runbooks
• Experience developing and managing platform support matrices
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives to completion
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Dell integrated systems and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)
• Hybrid cloud platform experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft lifecycle guidance and release management
• Experience with interoperability testing and change management
• Understanding of firmware, driver, operating system, and Azure Local version dependencies
• Experience working directly with Microsoft and OEM support organizations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Azure Local lifecycle management activities across Dell AX environments
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Azure Local upgrades, updates, and maintenance activities
• Manage lifecycle operations for Dell AX platforms
• Validate Dell AX compatibility with Microsoft Azure Local releases
• Coordinate with Dell, Microsoft, and third-party vendors on integration and support requirements
• Track upcoming Microsoft Azure capabilities and assess environmental impact
• Create and maintain upgrade runbooks, operational procedures, and technical documentation
• Develop and maintain support matrices across Azure Local and Dell platforms
• Identify lifecycle risks, version dependencies, and supportability gaps
• Support testing, change planning, release readiness, and platform validation activities
• Provide technical guidance on lifecycle management, interoperability, and platform supportability

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Azure Local
• Dell AX Systems
• Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)
• Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
• Platform Upgrades & Patch Management
• Version Compatibility Analysis
• Release Management
• Change Management
• Interoperability Testing
• Vendor Management
• Support Matrix Development
• Technical Documentation & Runbooks
• Firmware & Driver Management
• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Key Deliverables

• Azure Local Lifecycle Management Plan
• Azure Local Upgrade & Maintenance Runbooks
• Dell AX and Azure Local Support Matrix
• Vendor Integration & Interoperability Documentation
• Lifecycle Risk Assessments and Recommendations
• Future Azure Feature Impact Analysis
• Operational Documentation for Ongoing Platform Support

For more Information Reach at [email protected]