Cloud Platform Engineer

Consult Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult Recruitment in Auckland is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate cloud and modern workplace platforms. You will work across Azure, Microsoft 365, and Zero Trust, driving a cloud-first, security-by-design operating model.

You will contribute to Azure operations, manage Exchange Online and Entra ID, and support Zscaler ZIA/ZPA. This is an onsite role with strong documentation and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in infrastructure or platform engineering with Azure and M365.
• At least 3 years in dedicated Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Hands-on with Azure IaaS/PaaS, M365 suite, Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA, and PowerShell/IaC scripting.
• Security-conscious approach with least-privilege discipline and strong troubleshooting ownership.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104/AZ-305 or M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Platform: contribute to Azure operations across prod and non-prod; support CI/CD pipelines.
• Define IaC standards and assist with cloud cost governance and on-prem migrations.
• Microsoft 365 & Identity: operate Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, Purview, Entra ID; contribute to access governance.
• Zero Trust & Secure Access: administer Zscaler ZIA/ZPA; support security controls per NIST CSF 2.0.
• Infra & Operations: provide senior escalation support for Windows Server, AD, and Entra ID incidents.
• Documentation & Standards: maintain diagrams, runbooks, CMDB for audit and compliance.

Skills

Azure

Microsoft 365

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

PowerShell

IaC scripting

Security best practices

Clear communication

Education

AZ-104 / AZ-305 or M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert

Tools

Azure IaaS/PaaS

Intune

Exchange Online

Entra ID

Datadog

Job description

• Tech stack: Azure, Office 365 & identity, Zscaler
• Auckland central role - 3days onsite
• Competitive Salary + bonuses

About the Role

As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will support the design, build, and operational health of the organization’s cloud and modern workplace platforms. Working within the broader infrastructure team, you will bring hands‑on expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, and Zero Trust network access—playing a pivotal role in driving the transition toward a cloud‑first, security‑by‑design operating model.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Platform: Contribute to Azure operations across production and non-production environments (compute, storage, networking, automation), support CI/CD pipelines, define IaC standards, and assist with cloud cost governance and on-premises migrations.
• Microsoft 365 & Identity: Operate and optimize Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, Purview, and Entra ID. Contribute to Conditional Access policies, BYOD enforcement, Entra ID Governance (access reviews, PIM), and M365 feature adoption.
• Zero Trust & Secure Access: Administer Zscaler ZIA and ZPA environments as legacy VPN is deprecated, contribute to architecture decisions, and support security controls aligned with NIST CSF 2.0.
• Infrastructure & Operations: Provide senior escalation support for Windows Server, Active Directory, and Entra ID incidents. Assist service management with incident/problem resolution and expand Datadog monitoring coverage.
• Documentation & Standards: Maintain accurate architecture diagrams, runbooks, and CMDB records to support asset management, compliance, and audit requirements.

Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?

• 5+ years in infrastructure or platform engineering, including at least 3 years in dedicated Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Hands-on capability with Azure IaaS/PaaS, M365 suite (Intune, Conditional Access, Purview), Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or equivalent ZTNA platforms, and PowerShell/IaC scripting.
• Security-aware engineer who treats least-privilege as a discipline, possesses strong troubleshooting ownership, and values clear technical documentation.
• Strong communicator able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Microsoft certifications (AZ-104/AZ-305 or M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert)
• Financial/regulated industry experience are highly regarded

Get in touch for a confidential chat at 0211242749 or [e-mail]