Senior Cloud Engineer

About the client: This department is at the forefront of cloud innovation, driving the Cloud Governance and Enablement strategy that supports critical infrastructure for government services. You'll contribute to the design of modern cloud landing zones, build automation frameworks and help develop operational models that align with Australian Government security standards. It's a chance to work on impactful projects, collaborate with forward-thinking professionals, and grow your expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About the role: As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping secure, scalable and compliant cloud environments across Azure and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities:

• Deployment of Azure Landing Zones and Hub-Spoke architectures.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates and Terraform.
• Administer and secure Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), including Conditional Access, PIM, and B2B collaboration.
• Manage enterprise applications (SSO, OAuth, SCIM provisioning) and identity integrations.
• Oversee Azure networking components including VNets, ExpressRoute, DNS, NSGs, and Private Link.
• Support virtual machines, disk management, backup, and automation via CLI, PowerShell, and Runbooks.
• Monitor and respond to security events using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, and Defender for Cloud.
• Ensure compliance with ASD Essential Eight and ISM controls.
• Provide operational support and service health monitoring for Microsoft 365 services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across governance, security, finance and service delivery teams.

The successful candidate:

• Expertise in Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, B2B Collaboration and PIM.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, VMs, backup and security (Firewall, WAF, NSGs).
• Experience with Landing Zones, Hub-Spoke architecture and Application Proxy.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) and automation (CLI, PowerShell).
• Skilled in monitoring and security tools: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, Key Vault.
• Familiar with cost management, Defender for Cloud, and compliance with ISM & Essential Eight.
• Deep understanding of Entra ID, Intune, and Defender Suite (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365).

• Experience with SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and M365 service health monitoring.
• Knowledge of Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) and integration with M365 services.
• Skilled in compliance tools: Microsoft Purview, Security & Compliance Centre, eDiscovery.

What is on Offer for the Role:
Work Type: 12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extension options
Location: Canberra
Hourly Rate: $130 - $160 inclusive of super
Security Requirements: NV1 Security Clearance
To Apply: Applications close Thursday the 31st of August 2025. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks. Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please email [email protected] for any further information.

Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!