Senior Cloud Engineer- Azure

NCS Group Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health insurance discounts

Global learning program

Job summary

At NCS Australia, a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will join a high-performing cloud and security team to design, implement, and continually improve secure cloud platforms across Azure and multi-cloud environments.

In a regulated environment, you will embed security controls into cloud architectures, IaC, DevOps pipelines, identity management, and cloud governance. This is a hands-on role focused on secure-by-design principles and automation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-scale Azure cloud environments.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, IAM, IaC (Terraform, Bicep).
• Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain security controls across Azure environments (IAM, Entra ID, policy, encryption, monitoring).
• Support CSPM initiatives and tooling.
• Integrate security controls into IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and automate cloud infrastructure with modern DevOps practices.
• Support vulnerability management across cloud platforms.
• Ensure alignment with ISM, IRAP, PSPF, and NIST.

Skills

Azure cloud environments

Azure

IAM

Terraform

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Security governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Security certifications (AZ-500, AZ-Architect, CISSP)

Bachelor’s or equivalent in IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Entra ID

Defender for Cloud

Sentinel

Job description

Job Description

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and security team supporting complex, mission-critical cloud environments. This role will play a key part in designing, implementing, and continuously improving secure cloud platforms across Azure and multi-cloud environments.

Working within a highly regulated environment, you will be responsible for embedding security controls into cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps pipelines, identity management, and cloud governance frameworks. You will collaborate closely with platform engineers, application teams, and security stakeholders to ensure security is integrated throughout the cloud delivery lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity for a cloud engineer who is passionate about secure-by-design principles, automation, and modern cloud security practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain security controls across Azure cloud environments, including:
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Policy management
  • Encryption
  • Monitoring and logging
• Support cloud security posture management (CSPM) initiatives and tooling.
• Integrate security controls into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and automate cloud infrastructure using modern DevOps practices.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation across cloud platforms.
• Ensure cloud services align with security frameworks and compliance requirements including ISM, PSPF, IRAP and NIST.
• Partner with platform engineering and application delivery teams to embed security into solution design and deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement of cloud security standards, governance, and operational practices.
• Contribute to multi-cloud security initiatives across Azure and AWS environments.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-scale Azure cloud environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or similar)
  • CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with cloud security platforms such as:
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • CSPM solutions
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture and governance frameworks including:
  • ISM
  • IRAP
  • PSPF
  • NIST
• Demonstrated ability to embed security controls into automated deployment pipelines and cloud platform services.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting secure multi-cloud environments (Azure and AWS).
• Exposure to government, defence, or highly regulated environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Security Specialty
  • CISSP
  • CCSP

Additional Information

At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Discover just how far your career can go! Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits, so don’t forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about what’s on offer.

We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail].

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or AccessHQ.

Visit our website https://www.ncs.co/en-au/ for more information.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

We are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.