Cloud (Azure) System Administrator

Talent Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Overview

Join to apply for the Cloud (Azure) Systems Administrator role at Talent. The out client is seeking an experienced Cloud (Azure) Systems Administrator to provide advanced operational support, optimization, and governance across its Microsoft Azure environment. This role contributes to the Department’s cloud-first strategy by ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective services underpinning digital transformation initiatives. You will act as the L3 technical specialist, collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve complex issues, uplift platform stability, and strengthen automation and compliance frameworks.

Location : Canberra, ACT (Hybrid). Security Clearance : Baseline Clearance (Desirable). Contract Length : 12 months + 12-month extension (Based on the Department’s discretion).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day operational support, troubleshooting, and service request resolution for the Azure environment.
• Monitor and respond to alerts using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related observability tools.
• Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates.
• Enforce Azure policies, tagging standards, and governance rules.
• Assist in cost optimisation through consumption analysis and remediation actions.
• Conduct access and RBAC reviews in collaboration with Cyber Security.
• Maintain backup, DR configurations, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN, AD Connect).
• Provide technical guidance to project teams on workload deployments and infrastructure changes.
• Contribute to automation, tooling enhancements, and operational procedure documentation.
• Provide escalation-level support for complex hardware, software, and network issues.
• Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to knowledge sharing.

What We Are Looking For

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Why Join Our Client?

To showcase your interest for the position, click on “APPLY” on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar at . We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

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