> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2873846-azure-local-lifecycle-consultant-dell-ax-infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2873846-azure-local-lifecycle-consultant-dell-ax-infrastructure). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Local Lifecycle Consultant - Dell AX Infrastructure - **Company:** Compu-Vision - IT - **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Firmware, Interoperability, Release Management, Management of Software Versions, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9d7c38ffba036fdc27037a5e35859d67 ## About the Role * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Local lifecycle management. * Strong technical knowledge of Dell AX systems supporting Azure Local. * Experience working with hyperconverged infrastructure, integrated systems, or hybrid cloud platforms. * Understanding of Azure Local architecture, releases, versioning, and platform supportability. * Experience coordinating upgrades, maintenance, interoperability testing, and lifecycle activities. * Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including upgrade procedures, operational guides, and support matrices. * Experience evaluating compatibility across hardware platforms, firmware, drivers, operating systems, and software releases. * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills. * Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives through completion., * Experience with Dell integrated systems or hyperconverged infrastructure. * Familiarity with Microsoft lifecycle guidance, release management, and platform-validation processes. * Experience engaging directly with Microsoft, Dell, OEM, and third-party vendor support teams. * Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure modernization. * Experience supporting secure government, defense, or federal IT environments. ## Description The Azure Local Lifecycle Consultant will support the planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of lifecycle-management activities across Dell AX infrastructure and Microsoft Azure Local environments. This role requires strong technical knowledge of Azure Local, Dell integrated systems, platform upgrades, interoperability, version alignment, and multi-vendor coordination. The consultant will help ensure infrastructure platforms remain supported, current, secure, and aligned with future Microsoft Azure capabilities., Azure Local Lifecycle Management * Own and support lifecycle-management activities across Dell AX platforms running Microsoft Azure Local. * Plan and coordinate Azure Local upgrades, updates, maintenance, and version transitions. * Manage lifecycle activities for deployed Dell AX infrastructure. * Evaluate compatibility between Dell AX systems and Microsoft Azure Local releases. * Track platform dependencies, version requirements, and supportability considerations. Platform Compatibility and Interoperability * Maintain alignment between Dell AX hardware, firmware, drivers, operating systems, and Azure Local software releases. * Develop and maintain support matrices covering validated Azure Local versions and Dell product configurations. * Identify lifecycle risks, support gaps, version dependencies, and compatibility issues. * Support interoperability testing and release-readiness activities. * Assess the impact of future Microsoft Azure enhancements on Dell-supported solutions. Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination * Coordinate with Microsoft, Dell, and other technology vendors on integration and support requirements. * Engage vendor support teams to resolve technical issues and clarify platform compatibility. * Provide technical guidance on lifecycle planning, interoperability, and supportability. * Communicate recommendations, risks, and upgrade requirements to technical and program stakeholders. Documentation and Operational Support * Develop, maintain, and improve upgrade runbooks, operational procedures, and technical documentation. * Document repeatable processes for Azure Local upgrades and update execution. * Maintain configuration, support, and version-alignment records. * Support change planning, testing, release management, and adoption of new platform capabilities. ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)