Microsoft Cloud Engineer | Brisbane | Hybrid
Deliver modern cloud solutions for a diverse portfolio of Australian businesses
A well-established technology services provider is looking for an experienced Microsoft Cloud Engineer to join its growing Brisbane team.
This position offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of organisations, helping customers design, implement and optimise secure, scalable Microsoft environments. You'll be involved across the full project lifecycle, from discovery and solution design through to deployment, support and ongoing improvement.
This role would suit someone who enjoys a mix of project work, customer engagement and hands-on technical delivery.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the cloud and infrastructure team, you will work closely with clients to modernise workplace technology, improve security posture and drive greater value from Microsoft investments.
You'll contribute to technical projects, customer advisory engagements and operational improvements while supporting a wide variety of cloud-first environments.
Key Duties
Deliver Microsoft cloud and modern workplace solutions for customers.
Lead or contribute to cloud transformation and migration projects.
Configure, maintain and optimise Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
Support identity, security and endpoint management initiatives.
Provide technical guidance to customers and internal stakeholders.
Assist with solution architecture, technical discovery and project planning.
Produce high-quality documentation, implementation plans and knowledge articles.
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across cloud platforms.
Work collaboratively with project, service delivery and sales teams.
Experience Required




Proven experience in a Microsoft-focused infrastructure, cloud or systems engineering role.
Strong technical knowledge across:
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
Intune
Entra ID
Microsoft Defender
PowerShell
Experience managing cloud migrations, upgrades and transformation projects.
Strong understanding of modern identity, security and device management principles.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.
Australian working rights are essential.
Highly Regarded
Experience with any of the following will be beneficial:
Windows Server
Virtualisation technologies
Networking and firewalls
Automation and scripting
Container technologies
Backup and disaster recovery solutions
CI/CD and infrastructure automation
Certifications
Microsoft certifications are viewed favourably but are not a pre-requisite:
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator
AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect
MD-102 Endpoint Administrator
SC-200 Security Operations Analyst
ITIL Foundation
Equivalent commercial experience will also be highly regarded.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary package.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Exposure to a broad range of Microsoft technologies and customer environments.
Ongoing training and certification support.
Genuine opportunities for career progression.
Supportive team culture with a robust focus on professional development.
Varied project work with plenty of scope to make an impact.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cloud engineer who enjoys working across Azure, Microsoft 365, security and modern workplace technologies while partnering closely with customers to deliver meaningful business outcomes.
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