Cloud Engineer

Kinetic IT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options

Flexible hours

Mobility opportunities

Employee discounts platform

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Kinetic IT in Canberra is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to own end-to-end Azure and hybrid cloud design, build, and operation, delivering resilient platforms and secure services.

You’ll drive automation, monitoring and problem management to reduce incidents and improve performance, while working closely with engineers, end users and suppliers to ensure solutions meet security and service expectations.

Role requires Australian citizenship and active NV2 clearance; on-site in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Citizenship and NV2 clearance required.
• Proven experience designing, building and supporting Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across complex environments with RCA.
• Proven automation, monitoring and problem-management improvements.
• Ability to work autonomously and remain hands-on through implementation and support.
• Effective communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, build, maintenance and continuous improvement of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud platforms, including integration with supporting ICT systems.
• Engineer for reliability and availability using monitoring, automation and problem management to reduce repeat incidents and MTTR.
• Identify and remediate Azure and hybrid infrastructure security vulnerabilities, debt and operational risks, implementing mitigations.
• Evaluate existing platforms and workflows to improve performance, efficiency, supportability and value.
• Work with engineers, end users, customers, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver secure, supportable solutions aligned with best practice.

Skills

Azure & Hybrid Cloud

Senior Cloud Engineering

Troubleshooting

Automation & Monitoring

Autonomy & Hands-on

Cross-team Collaboration

Job description

Build, improve and support Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud platforms that underpin critical Federal Government services.

As a Senior Cloud Engineer with Kinetic IT in Canberra, you’ll take ownership of complex technical work across the lifecycle—from Azure and hybrid solution design and implementation through to operational support, optimisation and automation. You’ll work across an integrated enterprise environment that may include Windows Server, Microsoft Active Directory, Red Hat Linux, networking, databases and endpoint management platforms. This is a hands-on role, 100% onsite, working within a secure environment that requires an active NV2 Australian Government security clearance.

You’ll work in a team that values technical depth, practical problem-solving and knowledge sharing. Alongside tackling high-impact incidents and engineering more resilient solutions, you’ll be a trusted escalation point for other engineers and help remove recurring issues through automation and effective problem management.

You’ll have the autonomy to make sound engineering decisions, influence better ways of working and deliver improvements that strengthen security, availability and service performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own the design, build, maintenance and continuous improvement of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud platforms, including their integration with supporting ICT systems, while diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure issues with sound engineering judgement.
• Engineer for reliability and availability, using monitoring, automation and problem management to reduce repeat incidents and Mean Time to Resolve.
• Identify and remediate Azure and hybrid infrastructure security vulnerabilities, technical debt and operational risks, then recommend and implement practical mitigations.
• Evaluate existing platforms and workflows to improve performance, efficiency, supportability and customer value.
• Work closely with engineers, end users, customers, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver secure, supportable solutions aligned with technical best practice.

What we’re looking for:

• Australian Citizenship and an active high level Australian Government security clearance (NV2).
• Strong experience designing, building and supporting Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure in a senior cloud role.
• Deep troubleshooting capability across complex environments, with a structured approach to root‑cause analysis and incident resolution.
• A track record of improving platform reliability and operational efficiency through automation, monitoring and problem management.
• The ability to work autonomously, make considered technical decisions and remain hands‑on through implementation and support.
• Confidence supporting other engineers, communicating technical decisions and collaborating across technical and non‑technical teams.

ABOUT KINETIC IT

Kinetic IT delivers secure, high‑impact technology services across cyber security, cloud, digital infrastructure, intelligent workplace and IT service management. For more than 25 years, we’ve supported critical organisations across government, infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities and transport.

Be You, Create the Future

Our work matters because it helps keep essential services running, communities connected and customers confident in their technology. With 1,500+ people across Australia, we combine national capability with a local, customer‑led approach.

We welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures and genders, and are proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran‑friendly employer.

• Growth-focused culture - Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Flex your work - Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part‑time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together - Social events, cultural celebrations, end‑of‑year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters - Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks - Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.