Azure Cloud Engineer

Paxus; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer for a 3-month contract (remote, Australia-wide) with immediate start. You will design, implement and manage secure, scalable Azure infrastructure and enterprise services, focusing on identity, security controls and automation.

Join a security-conscious team, monitor cloud environments, and support infrastructure automation and DR/backup. This role welcomes Australian applicants and offers flexible remote work with strong governance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration and governance experience.
• Experience with Entra ID and identity security services.
• IaC, automation and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
• Administer and govern Microsoft 365 enterprise services.
• Manage Entra ID, including SSO, Identity Governance, PIM, RBAC and security controls.
• Implement secure networking solutions and Zero Trust principles.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation capabilities.
• Support backup, disaster recovery and compliance requirements.
• Monitor cloud environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Investigate incidents, troubleshoot technical issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Support enterprise SaaS platforms and emerging AI-enabled workloads.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable platform services.

Skills

Azure cloud

M365 admin

Entra ID

IaC automation

DevOps

Regulated envs

Tools

Terraform

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

Job description

Engagement: 3-month contract, with potential extension

Location: Australia-wide (Fully Remote)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement and manage secure, scalable Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise services.

You will play a key role in maintaining cloud platforms, strengthening identity and security controls, and supporting infrastructure automation and operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
• Administer and govern Microsoft 365 enterprise services.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, including SSO, Identity Governance, PIM, RBAC and security controls.
• Implement secure networking solutions and Zero Trust principles.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation capabilities.
• Support backup, disaster recovery and compliance requirements.
• Monitor cloud environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Investigate incidents, troubleshoot technical issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Support enterprise SaaS platforms and emerging AI-enabled workloads.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable platform services.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration and governance experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and identity security services.
• Strong background in cloud networking and security.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Requirements

• Australian Permanent Residents and Citizens are welcome to apply.
• No security clearance required.
• Immediate availability or short notice period preferred.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people living with a disability. The recruitment and selection process varies, and some roles may include completion of pre-employment assessments, in-person or online interviews, psychometric testing, written assessments, scenario-based tasks, presentations, and pre-employment checks such as medical (including drug and alcohol), criminal history, or financial. If you require an adjustment to any part of the recruitment process, including the application form or assessments completed in an alternate format, please contact me using the above details. As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, the Paxus website has been independently audited against (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, with ongoing improvements continuously being made to enhance accessibility. If you experience any difficulties, please contact me on the above details.