Cloud Engineer

Hastings Deering; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home one day per week

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Sime Industrial is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join the IT Operations team in Archerfield on a permanent, full-time basis. You will design, deliver and optimise infrastructure across cloud and on-premise platforms, with a focus on hybrid environments and automation.

Role involves supporting Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure services, and backups, while delivering secure, scalable technology that aligns with business goals.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure or infrastructure certifications (or a willingness to obtain them).
• Approx. 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 virtualization 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.

Responsibilities

• Support availability, performance and ongoing administration of infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Support Microsoft 365 and Power Platform services from an operational perspective, ensuring stability and governance.
• Maintain and optimise hybrid infrastructure platforms including compute, storage, backup, networking and identity services.
• Identify risks and implement strategies to improve resilience, reliability and security.
• Contribute to cloud transformation and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
• Design, implement and support infrastructure solutions across Azure and enterprise environments.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes aligned to RPO/RTO.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell and other tools.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot complex issues and provide scalable, secure solutions.
• Provide Level 3 support and technical guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Windows Server administration

Hybrid cloud

Microsoft 365 administration

Education

IT / Computer Science degree

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Azure

PowerShell

Power Platform

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:

• 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 Industrial - 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.