Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to become the senior technical escalation point within a managed services engineering team. This is a hands-on Level 3 role focused on Microsoft 365, Azure and modern cloud infrastructure. You will own complex technical issues through to resolution, deliver customer infrastructure projects, provide expert technical guidance, and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 engineers. The role is suited to a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems while actively building the capability, confidence and technical standards of the wider engineering team. About the Client You will be working with an established managed technology services provider delivering managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and networking solutions. The organisation is focused on combining exceptional technical expertise with automation and modern technology to deliver high-quality services to its customers. Ideal Profile Technical Expertise — Essential Expert-level Microsoft 365 knowledge Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune Azure Exchange Online and SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Defender Windows Server and Active Directory Group Policy DNS and DHCP TCP/IP networking and VPN technologies Backup and disaster recovery PowerShell Desirable Experience Datto RMM and Datto EDR RocketCyber Cisco Meraki Cloudflare Microsoft Purview Azure Virtual Desktop IT Glue and Autotask PSA Microsoft Copilot Personal Attributes Takes ownership and sees complex issues through to completion Strong troubleshooting and technical decision-making abilities Communicates clearly with customers and colleagues Organised, self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced managed services environment Enjoys mentoring and developing other engineers Demonstrates a commitment to continual learning Has a genuine appetite for solving difficult technical challenges and improving technical standards Responsibilities Technical Escalation Act as the primary technical escalation point for Level 1 and Level 2 engineers Take ownership of complex technical issues through to resolution Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions Support engineers with troubleshooting and technical decision-making Ensure escalated issues are resolved efficiently and appropriately documented Microsoft 365 & Azure Provide expert technical support across Microsoft 365 and Azure Support Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams and Defender Work with Conditional Access and Microsoft Secure Score Manage Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Files, Backup, Identity and Azure Virtual Desktop Maintain current knowledge of Microsoft technologies, security recommendations and best practices Project Delivery Plan and implement customer infrastructure projects end-to-end Deliver Microsoft 365 migrations and Azure deployments Implement Intune solutions and Windows Server upgrades Modernise Active Directory environments Deliver infrastructure refreshes and security improvements Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions Support network upgrades and larger cloud infrastructure deployments Mentoring & Technical Leadership Mentor and support Level 1 and Level 2 engineers Build the technical capability of the wider service desk Review escalated issues with engineers to improve knowledge and confidence Develop technical documentation and internal technical standards Recommend improvements to systems, automation and operational processes Documentation & Standards Maintain high-quality technical documentation Develop and improve standard operating procedures Ensure customer environments align with established technical standards Identify opportunities to automate repetitive technical tasks Contribute to continuous improvement across technical operations How we take care of our team 💰 Get paid in Australian Dollars 🏥 Medical insurance from day one for you + spouse (or parents if unmarried)...