Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

The Role We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to manage and optimize complex IT environments for a leading enterprise organization in Northshore, Auckland. Reporting to the Infrastructure and Operations Manager, you will build, maintain, and secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure that underpins critical applications. This role blends operational system support with strategic lifecycle management, ensuring high availability and compliance across enterprise Microsoft environments. Key Duties * Infrastructure Management: Deploy and manage Azure cloud environments, virtualized servers, and backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies. * Identity & Access: Administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, and Microsoft 365 environments. * System Support: Provide technical support to end-users and resolve infrastructure-related performance issues across Intune-managed endpoints and Defender. * Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, manage access controls, and patch operating systems and container images according to agreed schedules. * Automation: Improve IT operational efficiency by automating routine infrastructure tasks using PowerShell and other automation tools. **Skills & Experience Required** * Core Experience: Experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise IT environments. * Microsoft Stack: Strong proficiency in managing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, and Intune. * Systems Administration: Proven experience managing Windows Server environments, networking, firewalls, and PowerShell scripting. * Support & Delivery: Strong problem-solving skills with experience providing technical support to end-users and IT teams. * Desirable Extras: Experience with DevOps practices, AWS, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), Git/GitHub, and AI agent workflows is highly advantageous. **Please Note** We are unfortunately unable to offer work visa sponsorship for this position, for overseas applicants. To be considered, you must currently reside in New Zealand and hold valid working rights. How to Apply To submit your application in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion or questions, please contact Amaan Kazmi via email at amaan.kazmi@randstaddigital.co.nz or call on 0220607986. At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. **Experience** 5 years **Skills** Cloud Infrastructure, Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, PowerShell, Active Directory, Intune, IT Support **Qualifications** * Bachelor Degree education Bachelor Degree&ICT