Job Description
Our NSW Government client is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer - Azure to join a technology team responsible for managing and enhancing modern cloud infrastructure and workplace technologies. This role will play a key part in cloud transformation initiatives, Azure administration, Microsoft 365 services, security uplift, automation and the ongoing support of hybrid cloud environments. This is an ongoing permanent opportunity.
n
About the Role
n
n
Design, implement and support secure hybrid cloud infrastructure, primarily across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
n
Lead and participate in cloud migration and transformation initiatives, including workload optimisation, application modernisation and infrastructure improvements.
n
Administer and support Azure services, Microsoft 365 platforms and identity and access management solutions.
n
Implement security controls, monitor cloud environments and ensure compliance with cloud security best practices.
n
Develop automation solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), PowerShell and cloud-native technologies.
n
Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable and secure cloud solutions.
n
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for complex cloud infrastructure and application issues.
n
Maintain technical documentation,



operational procedures and cloud governance standards.
n
n
Skills & Experience
n
n
Extensive experience designing, deploying and supporting Azure cloud infrastructure, including both IaaS and PaaS services.
n
Strong hands-on experience with Azure technologies such as Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Networking, Key Vault, Application Gateway and Azure Monitoring.
n
Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, automation and scripting using PowerShell, Bicep or ARM templates.
n
Solid knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, Privileged Identity Management and hybrid identity solutions.
n
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive and Intune.
n
Experience with security monitoring platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics and Kusto Query Language (KQL).
n
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to provide technical leadership and guidance.
n
Relevant cloud certifications and/or tertiary qualifications in Information Technology are highly regarded.
n
n
Candidates must possess full Australian working rights (Citizen) and live in the Greater Sydney Area.

📌 Cloud Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Talenza
📍 New South Wales