Azure Cloud Engineer / RHEL - Initial 6 month contract

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This is a 6 month contract based in the Perth CBD.

Our clients are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineer to play a key role in thier enterprise cloud transformation as we transition to a modern, cloud-first operating model.

This role is focused on building the foundational services, guardrails, and automation that enable teams to safely and efficiently consume Azure.

You will design and implement a scalable, secure cloud platform with some opportunity to support a hybrid environment that includes a significant on-prem Red Hat Linux footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure landing zones, management hierarchy, and subscription governance aligned to best practices (CAF / ALZ).
• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (Bicep) modules, reusable patterns, and deployment pipelines.
• Develop and manage policy-as-code to enforce security, compliance, and operational standards.
• Configure and operate Entra ID, including RBAC, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls.
• Deliver CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to support automated, repeatable deployments.
• Establish networking and integration patterns, including private endpoints, hub-and-spoke, and SaaS connectivity.
• Support and enhance integration services (API Management, messaging, event-driven architectures).
• Provide hands‑on support and guidance across both cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proven experience building and operating Azure landing zones and cloud platforms in enterprise environments.
• Strong Infrastructure‑as‑Code expertise (Bicep preferred) and automation mindset.
• Experience implementing Azure Policy and governance frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of Azure identity (Entra ID) and access management.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure networking (private connectivity, security, hybrid integration).
• Strong experience with CI/CD and GitHub Actions.
• Ability to design scalable platform patterns and enable self‑service consumption.

Highly Valued Experience

• Experience working in hybrid environments transitioning from on‑premises to cloud.
• Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience supporting on‑prem workloads.
• Understanding of hybrid identity and integration patterns between on‑prem and Azure.
• Broad troubleshooting capability across cloud and infrastructure layers.

What We’re Looking For

• A hands‑on builder who can design and deliver a modern Azure platform.
• Someone comfortable operating across both engineering and operational support.
• Ability to work in a complex, security‑conscious enterprise environment and influence best practices.

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