Level 3 Azure Cloud Engineer
About the role
The Level 3 Azure Cloud Engineer will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. The role involves working as part of an Infrastructure Services team to support fast-paced, cloud-focused environments, with a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerisation, serverless technologies, automation, and the broader Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Key responsibilities include designing and managing production-grade Azure environments, developing and maintaining IaC, deploying and optimising AKS clusters, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, implementing monitoring and security best practices, and collaborating with DevOps, software engineering, and security teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Azure, proficiency in IaC (preferably Terraform), experience with Azure DevOps, and a proactive, collaborative approach. The company is an established technology services organisation focused on secure cloud architecture, automation, and continuous improvement. Benefits include medical insurance, home office and internet allowances, wellness support, flexible work options, and reimbursement for industry certifications.
Must have
- Strong expertise across Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Azure Virtual Network, and Microsoft Entra ID
- Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, preferably using Terraform, with familiarity in Bicep or ARM templates
- Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and optimising containerised workloads using AKS
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps, including Repos, Pipelines, and Boards
- Familiarity with CI/CD technologies such as Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI
- Experience with monitoring and observability platforms including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Grafana
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, including Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateway
- Experience with Azure security technologies such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure Policy, and Azure RBAC
- Experience administering both Windows and Linux environments within Azure
- Working knowledge of databases and SQL, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Azure Cosmos DB
- Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong problem-solving mindset
- Collaborative and willing to share technical knowledge across teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in fast-paced and continuously evolving technical environments
- Able to prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgement, and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Five years of professional experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or a related technical role, preferably with a strong Microsoft Azure focus
- Proven experience designing and managing production-grade Azure environments
Nice to have
- Relevant certifications are highly regarded, including Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or comparable certifications
Technologies
- Ai
- AKS
- Analytics
- Automation
- Azure
- Azure DevOps
- Azure Functions
- Bash
- Bicep
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Cosmos DB
- DevOps
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Firewall
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab
- Grafana
- Infrastructure as Code
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Microsoft 365
- Network Security
- Networking
- Observability
- PostgreSQL
- PowerShell
- Python
- RBAC
- Secrets Management
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Serverless
- SQL
- Terraform
- Vault
- VPN
Highlights
Salary is paid in Australian Dollars. Medical insurance is provided from day one for you and your spouse (or parents if unmarried). There are allowances for home office setup, internet, and gym/wellness. Flexible work arrangements are available (home or office). The company offers reimbursement for industry certifications and regular team events. Mental health and counseling support is available. The recruitment process may use AI tools to assist but final decisions are made by humans.
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