Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer
Location
Fyshwick, ACT or Laverton, VIC.
Working Arrangement
Full time.
Onsite.
Clearance Required
Active NV1 security clearance.
Australian citizenship required.
Company Overview
Cleared has partnered with one of Australia's fastest growing ASX-listed advisory and technology services organisations, with more than 1,300 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States.
We deliver innovative cloud, infrastructure, security and digital transformation solutions to government, defence and enterprise customers.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Consultant to join our Managed Services team in Canberra or Melbourne.
This role is responsible for the design, implementation, automation and optimisation of secure Azure platforms supporting enterprise and government customers.
You will work across cloud infrastructure, networking, automation, security, backup and disaster recovery, delivering contemporary Azure solutions aligned to customer requirements and industry best practice.
This role is ideal for a technically strong consultant who enjoys hands-on delivery, automation and working within complex, highly regulated environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Build and implement Azure infrastructure based on approved architecture and detailed design documentation
Provision, configure and integrate Azure services across enterprise environments
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Bicep and ARM templates
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Implement Azure networking solutions including VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Load Balancers, route tables, NAT Gateway, Private Endpoints and ExpressRoute
Design and implement Hub and Spoke network architectures




Deploy and configure Azure Integration Services including Event Hubs, Logic Apps and Azure Functions
Implement Azure monitoring, logging and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and diagnostic settings
Implement security controls aligned to ISM and Essential Eight requirements
Configure and manage Customer Managed Keys and encryption solutions
Deploy and support Azure Virtual Desktop environments including FSLogix, image management and security hardening
Build and implement Azure infrastructure supporting SAP workloads
Design and implement Azure Backup, Recovery Services Vault and resilience solutions
Implement and support Veeam and third-party backup solutions
Support disaster recovery planning, testing and failover activities
Implement identity and access management using Entra ID, Conditional Access, RBAC and Privileged Identity Management
Participate in architecture reviews, change management and governance activities
Develop technical documentation, as-built documentation, runbooks and operational procedures
Education/Certifications Required
Active NV1 security clearance
Australian citizenship
Microsoft Azure certifications highly regarded
Relevant cloud, infrastructure or automation certifications desirable
Knowledge/Skills Required
Strong experience delivering Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions
Experience with Azure landing zones, governance and enterprise-scale deployments




Expertise across Azure networking, connectivity and hybrid cloud solutions
Strong knowledge or experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation
Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline development
Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop environments
Knowledge of Azure security, compliance and hardening practices
Experience with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
Strong understanding of identity and access management technologies
Experience working within government, defence or regulated environments
Strong stakeholder engagement and customer-facing consulting skills
Employment Benefits
Career development and certification support
Access to mentoring and internal career progression opportunities
Employee wellbeing and recognition programs
Employee Assistance Program
Paid parental leave and family support initiatives
Opportunity to work on complex government and enterprise cloud programs
Access to leading Microsoft technologies and cloud transformation projects
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Veterans
Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable.
We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply.
Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.
About Cleared
At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.
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📌 Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer (Canberra)
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📍 Canberra