Azure Infrastructure Engineer
Summary
Senior Cloud/Azure Infrastructure Engineer embedded with a Federal Government agency in Canberra (hybrid) to design and run Azure and hybrid infrastructure, backup/DR, and security controls aligned to PSPF, ISM and Essential 8. Offered by ICT consultancy Informatech as a 12-month contract ($140–165/hr) or permanent role.
Salary: $140 – $165 per hour
Informatech is a leading ICT consultancy with over 200 professionals specialising in Technical Services, Testing, Project Delivery, and Cyber Security. Since 2015, we've grown rapidly while earning national recognition and awards, and ranked on the AFR Fast 100 for a third consecutive year. 100% Australian-owned and DISP accredited, we back our people with real career stability, genuine development opportunities, and complex, high-impact work across Defence, National Security, and Federal Government.
We're currently seeking a Senior Cloud/Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join a Federal Government agency in Canberra, delivering a major Digital and Cyber Security Strategy Program. This role is available as either a contract or permanent engagement, depending on what suits you best.
About the role:
Location: Canberra ACT, hybrid working arrangement
Engagement: Contract (12 months + 2 x 12-month extension options) or Permanent
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance Minimum
Key responsibilities:
Lead the design and implementation of Azure and hybrid technical solutions as part of a broader technology program
Maintain and monitor Azure and on-premise infrastructure, including patching, upgrades, performance and availability monitoring
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery capabilities
Work closely with cyber security teams to implement and maintain security controls aligned to frameworks such as PSPF, ISM and Essential 8
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture documents and as-built designs
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior staff
What we're looking for:
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions across a hybrid technology stack
Strong infrastructure engineering experience across Azure (including Entra), virtualisation platforms (Hyper-V or VMware), infrastructure management/monitoring tools (SCVMM, SCOM), M365 (Copilot, Defender, Purview), Exchange Online, Windows Server, and backup/recovery technologies (Commvault, Veeam)
Experience implementing and monitoring security controls aligned to industry and government frameworks (PSPF, ISM, Essential 8)
Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications, such as AZ-900 or AZ-104 (desirable)
If you're an experienced Cloud/Azure Infrastructure Engineer looking for meaningful, high-impact work with a stable and growing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now, or reach out for a confidential discussion.