Cloud Engineer

Hastings Deering; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home one day per week

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sime Industrial is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join the IT Operations team in Archerfield, Australia, on a permanent, full-time basis. You will support the design, delivery and ongoing optimisation of our infrastructure across on-premise and cloud platforms.

Working with the Cloud Team Lead and IT colleagues, you will contribute to projects, modernise infrastructure platforms, expand our cloud capabilities and deliver technology outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary IT qualification or equivalent.
• Industry certifications in Azure or infrastructure preferred.
• Approximately 5–7 years in infrastructure, cloud or related roles.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Administration and Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Support availability, performance and ongoing administration of cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
• Operate and improve Microsoft 365 services from an operational perspective.
• Maintain hybrid infrastructure: compute, storage, backup, networking and identity.
• Identify risks and implement resilience, security and reliability improvements.
• Lead cloud transformation initiatives including migrations and service improvements.
• Design, implement and support Azure and enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain backup, recovery and DR processes to meet RPO/RTO.
• Develop automation using PowerShell and other tools for efficiency.
• Provide Level 3 guidance to peers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Azure

Hyper-V

VMware

PowerShell

Automation

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Active Directory

Networking

Education

IT/CS degree

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Azure

PowerShell

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Exchange Online

SharePoint

Job description

Take your next step with Sime Industrial – where our people build something BIGGER.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our IT Operations team based in Archerfield on a permanent, full-time basis.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will support the design, delivery and ongoing optimisation of our infrastructure environment across on-premise and cloud platforms.

Working closely with the Cloud Team Lead and broader IT teams, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects, modernise infrastructure platforms, expand our cloud capabilities, and deliver technology outcomes that support the business's long-term objectives.

As a trusted technology partner to the business, our team is focused on delivering secure, scalable and innovative solutions that create real value across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Cloud Engineer at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Support the availability, performance and ongoing administration of infrastructure systems across cloud and on-premise environments
• Working with and supporting Microsoft 365 and Power Platform services from an operational perspective, ensuring platform stability, governance, user enablement, and continuous improvement
• Maintain and optimise hybrid infrastructure platforms including compute, storage, backup, networking and identity services
• Proactively identify risks and implement strategies to improve system resilience, reliability and security
• Contribute to cloud transformation and infrastructure modernisation initiatives, including platform migrations and service improvements
• Design, implement and support infrastructure solutions across Microsoft Azure and enterprise environments
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes aligned to agreed RPO and RTO requirements
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell and other tools to improve operational efficiency, consistency and reliability
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues and implement scalable, secure solutions
• Provide Level 3 support and technical guidance to colleagues and team members
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver technology solutions aligned to strategic priorities

What you’ll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science or equivalent
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure or infrastructure certifications (or a willingness to obtain them)
• Previous experience (approximately 5-7 years) in infrastructure or systems/cloud engineering roles
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Administration including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPlatform
• Strong experience supporting Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure environments
• Experience administering virtualisation platforms such as Hyper‑V and VMware
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver practical solutions
• Experience with enterprise backup, storage and disaster recovery technologies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams
• A passion for continuous improvement, automation and modernization

Highly regarded:

• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) or Hyper‑V environments
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure services and hybrid cloud environments
• Exposure to enterprise identity platforms including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools
• Experience working within large, geographically dispersed environments
• Awareness of enterprise platforms such as Dynamics 365 and the infrastructure services that support them

Who are we and why work with us?

Sime is a partner of choice for some of the world's best brands in the Industrial and Motors sectors including Hastings Deering, TerraCat, BMW and Porsche. With operations in 17 countries and territories and a strong footprint in Asia Pacific, we continue to grow, delivering sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high‑performance standards and good corporate governance.

When you join our team at Sime Industrial, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexibility & Work‑Life Balance – We prioritise your well‑being with flexible working hours and the option to work from home one day per week.
• Innovation & Improvement – We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives, foster inclusivity with gender/culture work groups and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Team & Culture – Join a tight‑knit team where collaboration thrives, with regular staying connected lunches, team BBQs, and an active social group that fosters a positive and engaging work environment.

Sime Industrial follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.