Azure Cloud Engineer

100% Remote | Australia-wide | Initial 3-Month Contract | Immediate Start

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join a cloud transformation and infrastructure team, supporting the design, implementation and ongoing improvement of Microsoft cloud infrastructure and enterprise platform services.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to an engineer with strong experience across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cloud security, networking and infrastructure automation.

You will play an important role in maintaining secure, reliable and scalable cloud environments, while working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise platform services.

• Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 environments, including administration and governance.

• Implement and support Microsoft Entra ID, including SSO, Identity Governance, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

• Manage Azure networking, cloud security and secure access technologies, applying Zero Trust principles.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and automation to improve cloud operations.

• Implement and support backup, disaster recovery, monitoring and security solutions.

• Utilise Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Microsoft Sentinel for monitoring, incident investigation and troubleshooting.

• Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance and operational requirements.

• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to identify improvements and resolve infrastructure issues.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong hands-on experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer or Microsoft Cloud Engineer.

• Proven experience designing, implementing and supporting Azure cloud infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and governance.

• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, SSO, Identity Governance, PIM and RBAC.

• Good understanding of Azure networking, cloud security and Zero Trust principles.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Microsoft Sentinel.

• Strong troubleshooting and incident management capabilities.

• Experience working in enterprise, regulated or compliance-driven environments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Contract Details

• Contract: Initial 3 months, with possible extension.

• Location: Anywhere in Australia.

• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote.

• Start Date: ASAP.

• Notice Period: Candidates available immediately or within 2 weeks preferred.

• Work Rights: Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents.

• Security Clearance: Not required.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity and have the technical skills outlined above, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Anna Reyes on + 617 3709 7456 or email areyes@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

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