Azure Cloud Engineer / RHEL - Initial 6 month contract

AZURE Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AZURE Recruitment is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineer for a 6-month contract in Perth CBD. This role focuses on building foundational services and automation for Azure, essential for the clients' enterprise cloud transformation.

Key responsibilities include designing Azure landing zones, managing infrastructure-as-code, and establishing CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates should have expertise in Azure networking, policy frameworks, and Red Hat Linux, ensuring a robust hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and operating Azure landing zones and cloud platforms in enterprise environments.
• Strong Infrastructure-as-Code expertise and automation mindset.
• Hands-on experience with Azure networking (private connectivity, security, hybrid integration).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure landing zones and management hierarchy.
• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code modules and deployment pipelines.
• Deliver CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments.

Skills

Azure landing zones design

Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep)

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Azure networking

Policy-as-code implementation

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Job description

PLEASE READ THIS ADVERT VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE!

This is a 6 month contract based in the Perth CBD.

Our clients are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineer to play a key role in thier enterprise cloud transformation as we transition to a modern, cloud-first operating model.

This role is focused on building the foundational services, guardrails, and automation that enable teams to safely and efficiently consume Azure.

You will design and implement a scalable, secure cloud platform with some opportunity to support a hybrid environment that includes a significant on-prem Red Hat Linux footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure landing zones, management hierarchy, and subscription governance aligned to best practices (CAF / ALZ).
• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (Bicep) modules, reusable patterns, and deployment pipelines.
• Develop and manage policy-as-code to enforce security, compliance, and operational standards.
• Configure and operate Entra ID, including RBAC, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls.
• Deliver CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to support automated, repeatable deployments.
• Establish networking and integration patterns, including private endpoints, hub-and-spoke, and SaaS connectivity.
• Support and enhance integration services (API Management, messaging, event-driven architectures).
• Provide hands‑on support and guidance across both cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proven experience building and operating Azure landing zones and cloud platforms in enterprise environments.
• Strong Infrastructure‑as‑Code expertise (Bicep preferred) and automation mindset.
• Experience implementing Azure Policy and governance frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of Azure identity (Entra ID) and access management.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure networking (private connectivity, security, hybrid integration).
• Strong experience with CI/CD and GitHub Actions.
• Ability to design scalable platform patterns and enable self‑service consumption.

Highly Valued Experience

• Experience working in hybrid environments transitioning from on‑premises to cloud.
• Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience supporting on‑prem workloads.
• Understanding of hybrid identity and integration patterns between on‑prem and Azure.
• Broad troubleshooting capability across cloud and infrastructure layers.

What We’re Looking For

• A hands‑on builder who can design and deliver a modern Azure platform.
• Someone comfortable operating across both engineering and operational support.
• Ability to work in a complex, security‑conscious enterprise environment and influence best practices.