* 12 months fixed term role with possibility for extension
* Adelaide Based Position
The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, security and optimisation of the organisation's Microsoft hybrid cloud, core infrastructure and end-user platforms. The role provides technical capability across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint management and on-premises infrastructure.
The role supports business-as-usual stability while delivering continuous improvement, automation, security uplift and operational resilience in alignment with organisational objectives, Zero Trust principles and regulatory obligations.
Responsibilities
* Design, administer and optimise Microsoft Azure services across compute, networking, identity and security.
* Manage Microsoft 365 platforms including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams and OneDrive.
* Maintain Microsoft Entra ID, Intune and secure hybrid identity and access management.
* Support and maintain Windows Server and core on-premises infrastructure.
* Administer Active Directory, DNS and related directory services.
* Provide senior technical support for VMware virtualisation, including capacity planning, resilience and configuration.
* Ensure secure and reliable integration between on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms.
* Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity controls.
* Implement security hardening aligned to Zero Trust principles.
* Partner with Cyber Security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and uplift security controls.
* Support audit, technology risk and regulatory compliance activities.
* Maintain secure configuration baselines across cloud, server and endpoint platforms.
Qualifications
* Over five years of experience working in the IT industry.
* Strong hands-on experience supporting Microsoft hybrid cloud environments.
* Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server and Active Directory.
* Proven experience supporting VMware virtualisation platforms.
* Strong background supporting end-user computing, desktop environments and endpoints.
* Solid understanding of DNS, directory services and enterprise identity architecture.
* Proven ability to operate autonomously in a BAU-intensive environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with business and IT stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality, reliability and business alignment.
* Commitment to following standards around build quality, documentation, versioning and operational practices.
* Microsoft and/or Azure certifications.
* Experience working in regulated or financial services environments.
* Exposure to automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.
* Solid scripting capability, particularly PowerShell.
* Demonstrated experience applying ITIL practices to service management.
* Experience supporting Genesys and Microsoft Teams calling environments.
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