IT Systems Engineer (Azure, Security, Intune & Networks)

Junior Adventures Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free undercover parking

Salary sacrificing options

Supportive team environment

Occasional after-hours work for core/0

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to own and shape our enterprise infrastructure. You will design, implement, and support Azure, M365, Entra ID, Intune, and security controls, acting as a senior escalation point and mentoring the IT team.

You will work onsite from our Camberwell office 3-4 days a week, collaborating with the IT Operations Manager and partners to ensure secure, scalable operations across cloud and on-prem networks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a similar role.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Conditional Access, Defender Suite, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, firewalls, VPNs, WAN and wireless networking.
• Strong PowerShell automation and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with security frameworks and Zero Trust principles.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate; Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate; Cisco Meraki CMSS; CompTIA Security+; Azure SSO and SaaS integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and connected SaaS platforms.
• Design and maintain Zero Trust security architectures with MFA and device compliance.
• Manage and enhance Intune environments including enrolment, policies, and deployments.
• Design and implement Azure Virtual Desktop environments and optimize performance.
• Lead infrastructure and security projects through design, testing, and handover.
• Monitor and improve security posture, incidents, and resilience.
• Provide mentoring to service desk and junior team members; collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Azure

Microsoft 365

Entra ID / Azure AD

Intune

Conditional Access

Defender Suite

Azure Virtual Desktop

PowerShell

Zero Trust

Security documentation

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti UniFi

Firewalls

VPNs

WAN/WLAN

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today’s children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, courageous, and making a difference.

Our technology keeps everything running behind the scenes.We’re evolving our IT environment to be more scalable, secure, and efficient- and we’re looking for someone to help drive that forward.

Job Description

The Role

This is not a "keep the lights on" role.

As our IT Systems Engineer, you'll take ownership of improving and shaping our systems; reducing recurring issues, strengthening security, and enabling the business to operate more effectively.

Working onsite from our Camberwell office 3-4 days per week, you will work closely with the IT Operations Manager and act as a senior escalation point, solving complex issues whilst supporting and mentoring the wider IT team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and integrated SaaS platforms, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Defender security controls aligned with Microsoft 365 A5 / Defender for Endpoint P2 best practices.
• Design and maintain Zero Trust security architectures with phishing-resistant MFA, device compliance, privileged access controls, and endpoint security baselines.
• Manage and enhance Microsoft Intune environments, including device enrolment, compliance policies, application deployments, and mobile security controls for iOS and Android.
• Design and implement Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, FSLogix profiles, and performance optimisation.
• Plan, deploy, and support enterprise networking solutions, including Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti switching, wireless, firewall, VPN, and SD-WAN connectivity.
• Lead infrastructure and security projects from design through implementation, testing, and operational handover.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, security posture, and operational resilience; act as escalation point for complex issues and critical incidents.
• Proactively identify risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities across cloud, endpoint, security, and network platforms.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, system documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical mentoring to service desk and junior infrastructure team members, and collaborate with business stakeholders and vendors on technology solutions aligned with organisational objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or similar role.
• Strong experience with:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Conditional Access
  • Microsoft Defender Suite
  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Experience implementing and supporting:
  • Defender for Endpoint P2
  • Defender for Identity
  • Defender for Office 365
  • Microsoft Cloud App Security
  • Identity Protection
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco Meraki
  • Ubiquiti UniFi
  • Firewalls, VPNs, WAN and wireless networking
• Experience managing:
  • iOS and Android enterprise mobility environments
  • Mobile Device Management (MDM)
  • Mobile Application Management (MAM)
• Strong PowerShell automation and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with security frameworks and Zero Trust principles.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS)
• CompTIA Security+
• Azure SSO and SaaS integrations
• Hardware rollout or migration experience
• Cisco Meraki or multi-site environments

Additional Information

Why Join Us

• Real ownership of systems, not just a ticket queue!
• A mix of hands-on technical work and strategic improvement
• Opportunity to automate, optimise, and innovate
• Work across cloud, infrastructure, security, and projects
• See the direct impact of your work on the business

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in line with market rates
• Free undercover parking
• Salary sacrificing options
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Occasional after-hours work for critical changes (rare)

At Junior Adventures Group, child safety and child safeguarding principles are our top priorities. Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks and screenings to ensure the wellbeing of all children in our care.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.