Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - 6 Month Contract
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Summary
A 6-month contract role in Sydney supporting a client's enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure: administering Azure and Microsoft 365, Windows/Linux servers, Hyper-V, storage/backup and DR, while driving automation with PowerShell and IaC, maintaining documentation, and acting as escalation point for complex issues.
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – 6 Month ContractWe're looking for a hands-on Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to backfill someone who's seconded to a project, and you will be assisting on the ongoing operations and maintenance of our client's enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
The role:
- Administer and continuously improve cloud/hybrid infrastructure platforms, ensuring availability, performance and security
- Act as escalation point for complex infrastructure and cloud issues — investigation, resolution and root cause analysis
- Drive automation and standardisation through scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Maintain technical documentation — solution designs, runbooks, standards and knowledge base articles
- Collaborate with vendors, MSPs and internal stakeholders on operational and project outcomes
Youll need:
- Advanced knowledge on Microsoft Azure (compute, networking, storage, backup, DR, hybrid connectivity) and Microsoft 365
- Advanced Windows Server and Linux administration in enterprise environments
- Hands-on Hyper-V virtualisation experience (provisioning, clustering, networking, performance)
- Experience with enterprise storage/backup (e.g. Commvault, SAN) and DR/business continuity
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory & Group Policy
- Intermediate+ PowerShell/scripting and automation skills
- Experience with cloud monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles (vulnerability management, Zero Trust, Microsoft Defender) and ITIL service management