Senior Azure IaC Cloud Engineer

Synechron is a global digital consulting firm that helps leading organisations accelerate transformation through technology, data, and innovation. With 16,500+ professionals across 60 offices in 20 countries, we combine deep industry expertise with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, digital engineering and data. Our teams deliver scalable, high-impact solutions through regional expertise supported by global delivery capability. Through our award-winning FinLabs accelerators and strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, Salesforce and ServiceNow, we enable organisations to innovate faster and operate with confidence.

The role:

We’re looking for a Senior IaC Cloud Engineer to help design and deliver modern, scalable infrastructure solutions for critical systems across defence and enterprise environments. You’ll be hands-on in Terraform, scripting smart automation, and collaborating with architects on Azure design patterns and their implementation – this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a high-performing consulting team that values quality and innovation!

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll join a fast-moving team of cloud and infrastructure professionals solving complex challenges and building future-ready environments with Microsoft Azure. This role blends hands-on engineering with infrastructure design and DevSecOps enablement – and it’s all underpinned by Infrastructure as Code.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform

• Collaborate with architects to contribute to solution design and planning

• Apply security and compliance controls, aligned with the ISM framework

• Build monitoring, alerting, and logging into cloud environments

• Work across enterprise and defence clients to deliver secure, scalable, well architected solutions

We’re looking for:

You’re a natural problem-solver and system thinker who thrives in an environment where quality infrastructure and automation are key!

You’ll bring the following skills and expertise:

• Proven experience in a Cloud Engineer role with expertise in Azure.

• Minimum of 3+ years experience in Azure services

• Minimum of 2+ years’ hands-on experience with Terraform

• Strong experience deploying services using Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps principles

• Proven ability to build and maintain DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)

• Experience working within or aligning to the security frameworks such as the ACSC ISM

Desirable:

• Experience working with hybrid and multi-cloud environments

• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and cloud operations best practices

• Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305, AZ-500 or similar)

• Experience in defence, government or highly regulated environments

• Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one)

Why Join Synechron

At Synechron, we believe exceptional work happens when talented people are empowered to grow, innovate and lead. You’ll be joining a globally recognised technology consulting firm delivering cutting-edge digital transformation across industries including financial services, insurance, government and enterprise sectors.

What you can expect

• Competitive salary package • Access to global technology and innovation initiatives • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities • Annual professional training allowance • Mentoring and career progression pathways • Employee recognition programs and awards • Corporate discounts and wellbeing initiatives • Employee Assistance Program • Social events, networking opportunities and team activities

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture. Through our global initiative “Same Difference”, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered. Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.

Next steps…

We appreciate the time you have taken to apply for a role with us. Synechron is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our hiring decisions are based on your experience, skills, enthusiasm, and your future potential in the role. If you feel that you meet some, but not all the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply. If you are invited to an interview, please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, and what pronouns you use.

Synechron is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally diverse background, and people of all ages.

Please note that we receive a large number of applications and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted