Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Randstad New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad New Zealand is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to manage and optimize complex IT environments in Northshore, Auckland. You will build, maintain, and secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting critical applications, reporting to the Infrastructure and Operations Manager.

Responsibilities include deploying Azure clouds, administering AD/Entra ID, Exchange Online, 365, and Intune, plus implementing security and automation with PowerShell. 5 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise IT environments.
• Strong Microsoft stack expertise including AD, Entra ID, Exchange Online, 365, and Intune.
• Proficient in Windows Server administration, networking, firewalls, and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with DevOps practices and IaC is advantageous.
• Ability to support end-users and IT teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and optimize Azure cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure.
• Administer AD, Entra ID, Exchange Online, 365, and Intune.
• Provide technical support and resolve performance issues.
• Implement security practices, patching, and compliance.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and other tools.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Azure

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

PowerShell

Active Directory

Intune

IT Support

Education

Bachelor Degree

education

Bachelor Degree ICT

Tools

Terraform

Git/GitHub

Automation Tools

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to manage and optimize complex IT environments for a leading enterprise organization in Northshore, Auckland. Reporting to the Infrastructure and Operations Manager, you will build, maintain, and secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure that underpins critical applications. This role blends operational system support with strategic lifecycle management, ensuring high availability and compliance across enterprise Microsoft environments.

Key Duties

• Infrastructure Management: Deploy and manage Azure cloud environments, virtualized servers, and backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies.
• Identity & Access: Administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• System Support: Provide technical support to end-users and resolve infrastructure-related performance issues across Intune-managed endpoints and Defender.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, manage access controls, and patch operating systems and container images according to agreed schedules.
• Automation: Improve IT operational efficiency by automating routine infrastructure tasks using PowerShell and other automation tools.

Skills & Experience Required

• Core Experience: Experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise IT environments.
• Microsoft Stack: Strong proficiency in managing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, and Intune.
• Systems Administration: Proven experience managing Windows Server environments, networking, firewalls, and PowerShell scripting.
• Support & Delivery: Strong problem-solving skills with experience providing technical support to end-users and IT teams.
• Desirable Extras: Experience with DevOps practices, AWS, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), Git/GitHub, and AI agent workflows is highly advantageous.

Please Note

We are unfortunately unable to offer work visa sponsorship for this position, for overseas applicants. To be considered, you must currently reside in New Zealand and hold valid working rights.

Experience

5 years

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure, Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, PowerShell, Active Directory, Intune, IT Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree
• education
• Bachelor Degree&ICT

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.