Cloud & Security Operations Administrator
Founded in 1952, Paspaley is a diverse group of companies. Whilst its core business is pearling, including pearl production, wholesale and retail, it also has extensive involvement in the aviation industry, the rural industry and commercial properties.
Paspaley is a family-owned group of companies recognised as pioneers of the Australian South Sea pearling industry, creating the most beautiful pearls and pearl jewellery in the world.
We are seeking an experienced Cloud & Security Operations Administrator to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and securing the Microsoft Azure and future Dynamics 365 environments that underpin the Group's digital platform. This is a hands-on position focused on cloud infrastructure management, platform monitoring, identity and access control, and continuous optimisation ensuring a secure, efficient, and reliable cloud environment across business units.
About the role:
Administer and optimise Microsoft Azure infrastructure including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services
Implement and maintain security best practices across cloud environments, including RBAC, environment hardening, and threat detection
Monitor and improve cloud performance, availability, and cost efficiency using Azure-native tools
Lead migration projects, such as moving on-premises file servers to Azure Files, with minimal business disruption
Support the administration of Dynamics 365 infrastructure and related services
Assist with broader cybersecurity initiatives including incident response, vulnerability remediation, and policy enforcement
Automate and document repeatable tasks using PowerShell, or other infrastructure-as-code tools
Collaborate with IT and business teams to support secure, modern, and scalable cloud solutions
What we are looking for:
3+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), including infrastructure deployment, storage management, and performance tuning
Proven experience migrating file servers to Azure Files and managing secure, scalable cloud storage
Solid understanding of Azure security controls, identity and access management, and compliance frameworks
Hands-on experience with cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, and threat mitigation
Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and automation tools for cloud operations
Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage cloud-related projects independently
Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field
Microsoft certifications are highly regarded (e.g. Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Security Engineer Associate)
How to apply:
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident with full work rights and are excited by the prospect of driving cloud innovation and security in a forward-thinking organisation, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Paspaley and help shape the future of our digital platform
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The Paspaley Group is an Australian family-owned and run company with a heritage of over 80 years and three generations. Recognised as pioneers of the Australian South Sea pearling industry, today the company has a diverse portfolio ranging from pearling to retail, aviation to agriculture.
The Paspaley company was founded in 1935 with the collection of mother-of-pearl shells for the button trade.
In the years that followed, cultivation of Australian South Sea pearls became the company's primary focus. Every great company can point to a source of inspiration that set it on course for success.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website
The Paspaley Group is an Australian family-owned and run company with a heritage of over 80 years and three generations. Recognised as pioneers of the Australian South Sea pearling industry, today the company has a diverse portfolio ranging from pearling to retail, aviation to agriculture.
The Paspaley company was founded in 1935 with the collection of mother-of-pearl shells for the button trade.
In the years that followed, cultivation of Australian South Sea pearls became the company's primary focus. Every great company can point to a source of inspiration that set it on course for success.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website
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