Cloud & Data Centre Engineer

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Cloud and Data Centre Engineer

- Full time, Permanent position
- Sydney CBD office base, Hybrid Working 3 days a week in the office.

About Uniting

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Cloud & Data Centre Engineer to join Uniting’s Cloud and Infrastructure team. In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing operation and continuous improvement of our cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring services and systems are sustainable, secure, and scalable. You will also play a key role in driving customer service excellence through collaborative partnerships across IT and the wider organisation.

This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex hybrid environments and enjoys solving problems with innovative, practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement and maintain scalable Microsoft Azure environments.
- Configure Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), conditional access policies, and RBAC.
- Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep.
- Support the deployment, configuration, and tuning of on-premise and cloud infrastructure elements.
- Monitor service component capacity, performance, and availability, initiating corrective actions as required.
- Administer, track, log, and report on configuration items, changes, and system performance.
- Conduct system software maintenance and routine operational procedures, ensuring service reliability.
- Investigate, resolve, and prevent incidents, problems, and service issues in line with ITIL standards.
- Maintain security administration processes and investigate security breaches in line with established procedures.
- Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management to optimise performance and reduce costs.
- Carry out defined system backups and data restoration as required.
- Prepare and contribute to reports, budgets, and operational planning.
- Actively promote and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications and Experience

Typically, this role requires 2+ years’ experience working in a similar position.

- Experience in enterprise systems and cloud administration within ITIL-based service delivery.
- Expertise in hybrid Azure cloud environments and on-premise infrastructure highly desirable.
- Proven experience in incident, problem, and change management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage software and hardware lifecycles effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships and influence across a complex organisation.
- Strong vendor and service provider management experience.
- Well-organised, systematic, accurate, and disciplined in approach.
- Up-to-date technical certifications and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.
- Experience working in both operational and project delivery settings.

What We Offer You

- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity. At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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