Senior Cloud Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Kinetic IT is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to play a key technical role with a national delivery team, based 100% onsite with our customer in Canberra. You’ll use your Azure cloud expertise across automation, DevOps practices, endpoint and collaboration platforms, and operational resilience to keep critical systems secure, stable and performing at their best.
This role is ideal for a hands-on Senior Engineer who enjoys solving meaningful technical problems, taking the lead in a fast-moving environment and working closely with customers and internal teams. You’ll be part of a collaborative national cloud capability where your Azure knowledge, Microsoft 365 experience, automation mindset and senior-level judgement will make a visible difference.
Keen to get involved? You’ll just need some of the following:
- Current ACTIVE government security clearance is essential
- Proven certified experience within Azure cloud environments, including core services such as Virtual Machines, App Service, Azure SQL Database and Azure Storage
- Exposure to Identity and Access Management technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, governance, environment management and premium licensing.
- Exposure across the broader Microsoft cloud ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, Windows 365, Intune, Power Platform and Exchange Online
- Experience with DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform), orchestration tools and automation to improve repeatability, efficiency and service reliability
- Ability to take on a senior role in maintaining complex ICT systems, including operational resilience activities such as monitoring, backups and recovery support
- Engaging with customers and internal stakeholders at various levels
- Demonstrated understanding of ITIL Framework and best practices
ABOUT KINETIC IT
Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities.
For more than 25 years, we’ve partnered with some of Australia’s most important organisations, helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government, critical infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities, and transport.
Be You, Create the Future
At Kinetic IT, we’re driven by a shared passion for technology, customer success, and community impact.
With over 1,500 talented people working across Australia, we deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch - helping shape the future of tech, here and beyond.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and genders. We’re proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.
The Kinetic IT Difference
- Growth-focused culture - Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
- Advance your career - Access new roles via our internal ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ careers hub.
- Flex your work - Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
- Celebrate together - Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions and more.
- Wellbeing matters - Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
- Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.
HOW TO APPLY
Work with us as we bring technology to life. Apply today or send your CV direct to [email protected].
You can learn more about our culture and crew online at https://kineticit.com.au/work-with-us/careers-at-kit/.