" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCloud Platform Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20644\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Digital \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20645\"\u003e Engineer \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20646\"\u003e Auckland Central \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20647\"\u003e Permanent - Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTech stack: Azure, Office 365 \u0026amp; identity, Zscaler\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuckland central role - 3days onsite\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive Salary + bonuses\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTech stack: Azure, Office 365 \u0026amp; identity, Zscaler\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuckland central role - 3days onsite\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive Salary + bonuses\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will support the design, build, and operational health of the organization\u0026rsquo;s cloud and modern workplace platforms. Working within the broader infrastructure team, you will bring hands-on expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, and Zero Trust network access\u0026mdash;playing a pivotal role in driving the transition toward a cloud-first, security-by-design operating model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloud Platform:\u003c/strong\u003e Contribute to Azure operations across production and non-production environments (compute, storage, networking, automation), support CI/CD pipelines, define IaC standards, and assist with cloud cost governance and on-premises migrations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft 365 \u0026amp; Identity:\u003c/strong\u003e Operate and optimize Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, Purview, and Entra ID. Contribute to Conditional Access policies, BYOD enforcement, Entra ID Governance (access reviews, PIM), and M365 feature adoption.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero Trust \u0026amp; Secure Access:\u003c/strong\u003e Administer Zscaler ZIA and ZPA environments as legacy VPN is deprecated, contribute to architecture decisions, and support security controls aligned with NIST CSF 2.0.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfrastructure \u0026amp; Operations:\u003c/strong\u003e Provide senior escalation support for Windows Server, Active Directory, and Entra ID incidents. Assist service management with incident/problem resolution and expand Datadog monitoring coverage.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; Standards:\u003c/strong\u003e Maintain accurate architecture diagrams, runbooks, and CMDB records to support asset management, compliance, and audit requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho Are You And What Is Your Profile?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5+ years in infrastructure or platform engineering, including at least 3 years in dedicated Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on capability with Azure IaaS/PaaS, M365 suite (Intune, Conditional Access, Purview), Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or equivalent ZTNA platforms, and PowerShell/IaC scripting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecurity-aware engineer who treats least-privilege as a discipline, possesses strong troubleshooting ownership, and values clear technical documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communicator able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft certifications (AZ-104/AZ-305 or M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert) \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial/regulated industry experience are highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Get in touch for a confidential chat at 0211242749 or miguel@consult.co.nz \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479468\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "