Senior Azure Engineer

About a23

a23 is an Australian owned Systems Integrator headquartered in Canberra. We provide specialist ICT services across diverse technologies and are recognised as a valued strategic partner for Government and private sector organisations. a23 has grown to become a prominent strategic partner, focused on servicing the needs of small to medium-sized agencies to deliver quality outcomes through expert people, great relationships, and fit-for-purpose technologies.

Why work for a23?

a23 is a well-established Australian technology company experiencing strong growth, fueled by rising demand for our expertise in Cyber Security, Networking, Cloud, Data and AI, and Hybrid Cloud. We bring the agility and innovation of a start-up backed by the maturity, credibility, and delivery assurance of an established market leader.

Our teams deliver secure, scalable solution to government and enterprise client, blending deep technical capability with a client-first culture. Whether enabling AI-driven insights, transforming hybrid infrastructure, or securing mission-critical environments, a23 is trusted to deliver at a national scale.

We offer a flexible, hybrid working environment alongside a range of employee benefits such as an annual wellbeing allowance. For more information, see Our Careers - A23.

The Role

In this role, you'll work with clients, vendors, and delivery partners to design, implement, and optimise on-premises virtualised platforms, physical hardware, and public cloud services.

As a Senior Azure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, administration, and optimisation of enterprise Azure environments, balancing BAU operations with complex project delivery. You'll bring proven expertise across Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networking, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways, alongside strong skills in Entra ID, Azure AD, Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop. Your knowledge will also extend to Azure Storage, SQL/PaaS Databases, Backup & Site Recovery, and Security/Compliance frameworks, including RBAC, conditional access, and policy management.

Proficiency in PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting, combined with hands-on experience in monitoring and optimisation via Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Security Centre, will ensure the platforms you manage are secure, resilient, and efficient. This senior role demands deep technical knowledge of the Azure ecosystem, the ability to troubleshoot and optimise at scale, and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for both BAU and strategic initiatives. We value professionals who pair technical expertise with strong communication, collaboration, and ownership—pragmatic problem-solvers who provide solutions that maximise business value and cost efficiency

At a23, you'll contribute to diverse, high-impact projects that enhance the performance, resilience, and security of the systems our clients depend on.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• AGSVA Clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)
• 5+ years of experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer
• Proven experience with
• Account administration – Entra ID
• Intune configuration and administration
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• Policy
• Azure-AD
• Certificate Management
• Database administration Advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Windows Server, SCCM, and PowerShell scripting.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and administering Azure Cloud environments in enterprise settings.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networking, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways.
• Hands-on expertise with Entra ID, Azure AD, Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Proficiency in Azure Storage, SQL/PaaS Databases, Backup & Site Recovery.
• Experience implementing governance, compliance, and security frameworks , including RBAC, conditional access, and policy management.
• Advanced scripting skills using PowerShell and Azure CLI for automation and optimisation.
• Familiarity with monitoring and performance tuning via Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Security Centre.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with a focus on resilience, efficiency, and cost optimisation.
• Ability to balance BAU operations with complex cloud migration and transformation projects.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• A recognised ICT certification or tertiary qualification
• Certifications in Azure technologies.

a23 Policy Handbook and Mandatory Training

On commencing with a23, all employees and subcontractors are provided with the a23 Policy Handbook and asked to acknowledge their understanding and commitment to adhering to its policies. All employees and subcontractors are also assigned a suite of mandatory training that is required to be completed on an annual basis. All a23 workers are to take all reasonable care of their own health and safety and ensure that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others.

Inclusive recruitment at a23

*A23 value all career paths and experience so if you do not meet all the qualifications or requirements state for this role, we would still love to hear from you

A23 is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and neurodiversity. We invite people of all backgrounds and identities to submit their application. Applications are strongly encouraged from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LBGTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.*

Apply now Applications may be assessed as they are received and as such the recruitment process may be finalised prior to the closing date.