Senior IT Systems Engineer - Azure & Security

Sherpa Kids; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free undercover parking

Salary sacrificing options

Supportive, collaborative team

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to own and shape our infrastructure, reduce recurring issues, and strengthen security. You will work onsite at Camberwell 3–4 days a week, collaborating with the IT Operations Manager and mentoring the wider IT team.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, implementation, and continual improvement across cloud, endpoint, and network platforms, with cross-functional stakeholder engagement and security-first thinking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or similar role.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, Defender Suite, and AVD.
• Experience implementing Defender for Endpoint/Identity/Office 365 and MCAS.
• Hands-on with Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti UniFi, firewalls, VPNs, WAN, and wireless networking.
• Experience managing iOS and Android enterprise mobility environments (MDM/MAM).
• Strong PowerShell automation and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with security frameworks and Zero Trust principles.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Maintain Zero Trust security architectures with MFA, device compliance, and privileged access controls.
• Manage Intune environments including device enrolment and policies.
• Design and implement Azure Virtual Desktop environments (host pools, FSLogix).
• Plan and deploy networking solutions (Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti) including SD-WAN.
• Lead infrastructure and security projects from design through handover.
• Monitor performance, security posture, and incident response; mentor team.

Skills

PowerShell

Zero Trust

Documentation

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Automation

Education

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS)

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Microsoft Intune

Conditional Access

Microsoft Defender Suite

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti UniFi

Firewalls, VPNs, WAN

Job description

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer to own and shape our infrastructure, reduce recurring issues, and strengthen security. You will work onsite at Camberwell 3–4 days a week, collaborating with the IT Operations Manager and mentoring the wider IT team.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, implementation, and continual improvement across cloud, endpoint, and network platforms, with cross-functional stakeholder engagement and security-first thinking.