- Initial contract to 30 June 2027 + view to extend
- Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne + Hybrid Working options
- Active Baseline Clearance Required
We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Engineer to join a high-performing infrastructure team supporting the design, build and deployment of Azure-based enterprise systems.
This role sits within a systems-focused environment undergoing a significant uplift, where core platforms are being modernised and replaced with modular, cloud-native solutions leveraging existing Azure services. You'll play a key role in supporting project delivery and building resilient, secure, and maintainable infrastructure that underpins critical national operations.
This is a hands-on, senior technical role with end-to-end ownership across packages of work, combined with the opportunity to guide junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.
Please note: An active Baseline security clearance is required prior to commencement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement and test Azure-based infrastructure solutions aligned to business requirements and engineering standards
- Provide systems expertise to enhance and improve existing solutions across a complex enterprise environment
- Work collaboratively across teams to investigate and resolve complex infrastructure and Infrastructure-as-Code issues
- Own end-to-end delivery, ensuring reliability, security and maintainability of solutions
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
- Produce high-quality technical and design documentation and ensure delivery milestones are met
- Contribute to on-call support arrangements for enterprise infrastructure
- Perform additional duties as required to support operational outcomes
Essential Experience and Skills
- Demonstrated experience implementing enterprise IT solutions using Azure services, including:
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Storage (Blob and File)
- Integration services (Service Bus, Event Hub)
- API Management (APIM)
- Key Vault
- Strong experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines using ARM and/or Bicep templates
- Proven experience managing and migrating infrastructure solutions to Azure
- Solid understanding of risk management principles within infrastructure environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and influence outcomes
- Relevant IT qualifications and cloud certifications
- Experience with Git version control and branching strategies
- Knowledge of Australian cyber security frameworks
- Familiarity with IT frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF
- Understanding of Commonwealth ICT frameworks
To apply please send your resume or contact Nat on 0430 292 875 or
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