Cloud Network Engineer

Straker Ltd; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global AI-language solutions company is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer in Auckland, New Zealand. The successful candidate will manage cloud services, ensure security, and collaborate with various teams. Strong cloud experience or a willingness to learn scripting and cloud tools is required. This role offers an inclusive culture, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience with cloud platforms and IT systems.
• Logical approach to problem-solving.
• Eager to learn Infrastructure as Code tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer cloud platforms and manage IT licenses.
• Control user access and contribute to IT projects.
• Manage backup and disaster recovery systems.

Skills

Cloud platforms experience

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Scripting languages knowledge

Familiarity with IaC tools

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned Cloud Network Engineer looking to make an impact in a rapidly evolving, AI-first global tech company? Straker, a leader in AI-powered language solutions, is on the lookout for a Cloud Network Engineer who’s curious, proactive, and ready to get hands-on with our cloud infrastructure. From managing N8N and other services, to keeping our infrastructure secure, resilient, and optimised. You’ll also be hands-on with licensing, automation, user access, and disaster recovery, while collaborating with multiple teams across the business.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Services Management: Administer our various cloud platforms, in particular N8N and related requirements
• Licensing Management: Manage the inventory of IT licences and various internal and cloud-hosted services
• User Access Control / Onboarding: Manage and administer identity management solutions (e.g., Azure AD, Google Workspace Identity) and user access across cloud services and key SaaS applications
• IT Project Contribution: Actively contribute to IT infrastructure projects, particularly those related to cloud adoption and Straker platform migrations, and optimisation
• Automation: Assist in developing and maintaining automation scripts (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Vendor Management: Manage and administer IT device assets and procurement portfolio globally and in particular, within NZ
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Manage and monitor backup and disaster recovery systems; test and plan BCP implementation in line with our compliance requirements
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with existing Cloud System Administration Team; collaborate with Security team and contribute to compliance requirements and delivery; collaborate with DevOps team for provisioning, deployment, and maintenance of required systems and testbeds; work with Leadership and Finance on Business Intelligence reporting for cloud services, licensing, assets, and other IT spend areas

Targeted Skills and Experience

• Some proven experience in cloud platforms / understanding of IT systems and deployment
• A basic understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management concepts
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) or an eagerness to learn Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform)
• A logical approach to problem-solving and a proactive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies

What You’ll Get

• The chance to work on a variety of cloud and IT infrastructure projects that make a real impact
• A collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas are heard
• Opportunities to grow your skills in cloud networking, automation, and security

Why Straker?

Join a global tech company that\'s at the forefront of AI innovation in the language industry. You\'ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, work with a talented team, and contribute to the continued growth and success of Straker. We offer a dynamic work environment, with a fantastic Work Your Way policy to enable work/life balance, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Our people are at the heart of all we do and our culture is unconditionally inclusive at Straker. We recruit the most talented individuals to join us on our journey – regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status. By embracing and respecting our differences, and harnessing the uniqueness that we each bring to our role - we have created an incredible global team of Rebels to fight the battle on behalf of our customers.