Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

 

You Are:

A Principal Consultant - Cloud & IT Infrastructure who will be responsible for strategic planning, technical expertise, and client management, with a strong focus on leading the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud and IT infrastructure solutions.

 

The Opportunity:

·        Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements, challenges, and IT needs.

·        Provide high-level strategic advice on cloud and IT infrastructure solutions, helping clients align their technology strategies with business goals.

·        Lead workshops, presentations, and discussions to explain cloud and infrastructure concepts, best practices, and opportunities for optimization.

·        Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud and IT infrastructure solutions based on client requirements.

Evaluate various cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) and infrastructure technologies, recommending the best solutions for the client’s environment.

Ensure the designed infrastructure aligns with industry best practices, governance, and compliance standards.

·        Support the CIS Pre-Sales team in the pre-sales phase, responding to RFPs (Request for Proposals) and delivering presentations to potential clients on the value of workplace solutions.

·        Lead the proposal defence presentation, working closely with the CIS Pre-Sales team and Sales teams. Lead the preparation of presentation decks, coach and mentor the various SMEs and team to present in front of the customer and win the deal.

·        Drive Business Growth: Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and help generate new leads by showcasing the business value of digital workplace solutions.

·        Lead workshops and demonstrations that showcase the benefits of proposed workplace solutions, helping clients envision the impact on productivity, efficiency, and employee satisfaction.

·        Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities for new workplace projects, particularly in organizations undergoing digital transformation

·        Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, and other consultants in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

·        Provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants and technical staff, helping to grow their skills and expertise.

·        Act as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges.

·        Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in cloud technologies, IT infrastructure, and related innovations.

·        Identify new tools, platforms, or methodologies that can enhance infrastructure performance, security, and scalability.

·        Provide thought leadership by publishing white papers, blogs, or speaking at conferences.

·        Help clients optimize their infrastructure costs by recommending cost-effective cloud architectures and resource management strategies.

·        Conduct regular assessments of existing cloud and on-premises infrastructure for efficiency, performance, and cost optimization opportunities.

·        Assess and mitigate security and compliance risks related to cloud infrastructure and data management.

·        Ensure that cloud deployments are secure, resilient, and compliant with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).

·        Support business development efforts by identifying potential opportunities for cloud and IT infrastructure projects.

·        Participate in sales presentations, proposal development, and client negotiations.

·        Help with the development of service offerings, tools, and accelerators to improve consulting engagements.

You Will Need:

·        A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

·        At least 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and consulting roles.

·        Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud and IT infrastructure solutions  on-premise and AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

·        Expertise in hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, data centre technologies, networking, virtualization, and automation.

·        In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, disaster recovery, and high-availability architectures.

·        Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and teams, including managing senior stakeholders.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing interactions, technical documentation, and presentations.

·        Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for non-technical stakeholders.

·        Significant experience in a consulting or client-facing role, ideally with a focus on cloud transformation or IT infrastructure.

·        A deep understanding of the IT consulting lifecycle, from pre-sales to post-delivery support.

·        Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage ambiguity in complex client environments.

·        Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.

·        IT infrastructure certifications like VMware, Cisco, or CompTIA Network+ may be advantageous.

·        Security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) are a plus.

·        Proven track record of successful cloud and infrastructure projects across various industries.

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Remote

Compensation Range: $176,000 to $265,000

In addition to base pay, a successful employee in this role will be eligible to earn commissions. Please ask the recruiter for more information about the commission plan for this role when you are scheduled for an interview.

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

 

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