Azure Engineer with NV1

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 77,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Azure Engineer for a remote role. You will design, implement, and optimize enterprise cloud workloads across Azure, collaborating with architects, operations, and security teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

The role emphasizes landing zones, governance, automation with Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates, and strong scripting with PowerShell or Python.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience engineering Azure in complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on with Azure IaaS and PaaS services including compute, storage, networking, and identity.
• Experience designing landing zones, governance, and zero-trust controls.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-500.
• Proficient in automation with PowerShell, Python, Bicep, Terraform, or ARM.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise Azure platforms (IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity).
• Implement landing zones and cloud governance with policy controls.
• Automate deployment using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Manage Azure networking (VNets, ExpressRoute, NSGs) and security controls.
• Monitor performance, cost, and reliability across workloads.
• Create runbooks, design artefacts, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and security teams.
• Support cloud migration activities and cross-team transitions.

Skills

Azure IaaS

Azure PaaS

Azure AD

Automation Scripting

PowerShell

Python

Terraform

DevOps CI/CD

Networking (VNets/ExpressRoute)

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Bicep

ARM Templates

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

• XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
  
• XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
  
• We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
  
• XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
  
• We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.
  

Job Description

This is a remote position.

The Azure Engineer provides advanced engineering expertise across Azure cloud platforms. The role focuses on designing, implementing, optimising, and supporting cloud workloads and platform services across enterprise environments. The engineer works closely with architects, operations, security, and application teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions aligned with organisational standards and cloud architecture best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise Azure cloud platforms including IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, and identity services.
• Implement and maintain Azure landing zones, cloud governance, resource organisation, and policy-based controls.
• Contribute to cloud architecture decisions and ensure designs align with best practices and enterprise standards.
• Automate cloud deployment and configuration using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
• Implement Azure networking components such as VNets, ExpressRoute, Firewalls, Load Balancers, and Private Endpoints.
• Support identity and access management in Azure using Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, and Managed Identities.
• Monitor and optimise cloud performance, reliability, and cost across Azure workloads.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud platform and infrastructure issues across hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-premises integrated environments.
• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with cloud security frameworks and zero‑trust principles.
• Participate in cloud migration activities, including assessment, planning, and cutover execution.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including design artefacts, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Work with project and operations teams to ensure solutions are operationally ready and properly transitioned into service.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and capability uplift across engineering and operations teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud engineering processes, governance, and automation frameworks.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise:

• Extensive experience engineering Azure cloud platforms in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services including compute, storage, networking, and identity.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing Azure landing zones and cloud governance structures.
• Demonstrated experience with automation and scripting such as PowerShell, Python, Bicep, Terraform, or ARM.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking including VNets, ExpressRoute, NSGs, routing, and firewalls.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls, identity management, and zero‑trust models.
• Proven experience troubleshooting cloud platform and integration issues across hybrid environments.Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and architecture‑aligned designs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Experience working in enterprise, government, or regulated environments.
• Required Australian Citizenship and Mandatory AGSVA NV1 Clearance.
• Mandatory 5 days a week on client site
• Azure certifications such as AZ‑104, AZ‑305, or AZ‑500.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps CI/CD.
• Understanding of FinOps and cloud cost optimisation strategies.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments including AWS or GCP.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud strategy development.
• Experience in government, defence, or critical infrastructure environments.