Azure Cloud Systems Engineer - FinOps & Automation

Data#3; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Data#3 is seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer to support a large Federal Government technology environment, focusing on cloud and infrastructure services in Azure, with emphasis on automation and cost optimisation. The role requires strong scripting, Windows and Red Hat Linux experience, and a commitment to security and FinOps practices.

You will design and implement Azure cloud services, develop automation, and maintain DevOps processes across multiple platforms, ensuring compliant

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong Azure networking and security knowledge.
• Advanced scripting and automation with PowerShell, Python and Bash.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Windows Desktop.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune, Active Directory and PKI.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work across multiple technologies and integrate complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
• Engineer and troubleshoot Azure networking and security solutions.
• Develop automation and service improvements using PowerShell, Python and Bash.
• Support Windows Server, Windows Desktop and Red Hat Linux environments.
• Develop and maintain DevOps and CI/CD processes.
• Automate operational tasks and integrate multiple systems to reduce manual effort.
• Support Microsoft 365 security, Intune, Active Directory and PKI services.
• Use Azure DevOps to support development, automation and infrastructure activities.
• Investigate FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices.
• Analyse cloud service usage and licensing to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to reuse existing infrastructure and optimise IaaS consumption.
• Produce high-quality technical designs, security documentation and SOPs.
• Ensure infrastructure changes align with Australian Government security frameworks.

Skills

Azure

Networking

Windows

Red Hat Linux

PowerShell

Python

Bash

DevOps

Azure DevOps

Intune

Active Directory

PKI

Microsoft 365 security

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Data#3 is seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer to support a large Federal Government technology environment, focusing on cloud and infrastructure services in Azure, with emphasis on automation and cost optimisation. The role requires strong scripting, Windows and Red Hat Linux experience, and a commitment to security and FinOps practices.

You will design and implement Azure cloud services, develop automation, and maintain DevOps processes across multiple platforms, ensuring compliant