Cloud and Identity Engineer (Lead)

Data#3; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Cloud & Identity Lead to shape enterprise technology strategy and drive transformation across Microsoft platforms. The role requires expertise in managing Azure and M365 environments, leading identity management initiatives, and maintaining security posture. This is a mid-senior level contract position, with a flexible office policy aimed at fostering innovation in Melbourne, Victoria. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for interviews available this week.

Qualifications

• Experience in architecting and managing Microsoft Azure and M365 environments.
• Leading identity & access management initiatives such as Entra ID and Conditional Access.
• Proven ability in cloud migration and implementing automation.
• Experience shaping enterprise technology strategy and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Architect & manage Microsoft Azure and M365 environments.
• Lead identity & access management initiatives.
• Maintain security posture using Microsoft tools.
• Support cloud migration and IaaS projects.
• Automate with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Maintain security posture with Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Log Analytics.
• Entra ID expertise highly regarded.
• Identity Governance & Conditional Access.
• MFA, SSO, PIM/PAM, RBAC.
• Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, Intune, Endpoint Manager.
• Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Identity Management

PowerShell

Microsoft Defender

Security Posture Maintenance

Microsoft 365

Terraform

RBAC

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Azure CLI

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Defender

Sentinel

Purview

Log Analytics

Active Directory

VMware

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Data#3

Are you a seasoned Cloud & Identity specialist ready to make an impact?

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud & Identity Lead to shape enterprise technology strategy, strengthen security, and drive transformation across Microsoft platforms.

The business has a 3 day a week office policy - based in North East Suburbs of VIC.

What You’ll Do

• Architect & manage Microsoft Azure and M365 environments
• Lead identity & access management initiatives: Entra ID, Identity Governance, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM/PAM, RBAC, Azure AD Connect
• Oversee on-prem Active Directory, Exchange, and hybrid integrations
• Support cloud migration and IaaS transition projects
• Implement automation with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
• Maintain security posture using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and Log Analytics
• Entra ID (Azure AD) – Entra Specialist experience highly regarded
• Identity Governance & Conditional Access
• MFA, SSO, PIM/PAM, RBAC
• Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Intune, Endpoint Manager)
• Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V

Drop me a message - interviews available this week and go live of January!

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Computer and Network Security
• IT Services
• IT Consulting

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