OT Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

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Location:

Melbourne, Cremorne or Sydney, CBD. We're open to a hybrid working style; spend time in the office and at home. 

The role:

You will work closely with Akaysha’s IT&Security team, reporting to the OT Manager. This role offers an opportunity to lead the Operational Technology cloud infrastructure environment and adopt best practices across multiple locations and multiple legal entities to manage timely and accurately the Operational Technology requirements of the business. Overall accountability for maintaining and enhancing the high-performance Azure cloud environment, across multiple locations and entities, including but not limited to OT cloud infrastructure, operating system, security tools, applications, servers, database, virtual desktops, software and hardware, as well as developing and maintain technology stacks, preferably off the shelf, for operations, accounting, marketing, legal and others. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain OT cloud infrastructures’ effectiveness, specifically Microsoft Azure, by identifying and recommending improvements.
• Deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Azure resources including Azure Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, etc. supporting OT infrastructure stack.
• Manage and apply regularly security patches and updates to all Azure resources components of the OT cloud infrastructure to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Support IT Azure environments whenever is required.
• Monitor and optimize Azure resource usage to ensure cost-effective operations without compromising performance.
• Support seamless integration for BESS devices with OT cloud infrastructure, facilitating smooth data flow and operations.
• Support teams and new projects through the planning, design and implementation of cloud infrastructure and platform solutions as required.
• Manage a virtualized Windows and VMwareESXienvironment, handling configuration, troubleshooting, and documentation. 
• Provide expertise in process control communication networking, including TCP/IP, DNP3, Modbus, OPC, and other relevant protocols, to ensure seamless OT cloud operation and connectivity.
• Implement Backup & DR solutions to ensure OT cloud infrastructure business continuity.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, andoptimisationof cloud solutions for BESS’s access control. 
• Provide expert technical support across a range of technologies, including Windows, Lunix, SQL and cloud services, ensuring seamless operation.
• Proactively monitor OT cloud infrastructure, perform vital health checks, and provide expert support to keep systems running smoothly.
• Where necessary, provide essential after-hours support, ensuring uninterrupted system availability and rapid response to critical incidents.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in Azure and cloud infrastructure management.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure services (Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access. Sentinel, Virtual Network, VirtualDesktop,etc)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems or infrastructure engineering roles with hands-on experience in the technologies listed above.
• Proven experience in OT, with Azure cloud engineer in large-scale environments.
• In-depth knowledge of OT security best practices and industry standards (e.g., IEC-64432).
• Strong understanding of BESS technology and its integration with the power grid.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Please be aware you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status or have existing AU working rights to apply for this role.

Government and some client directions regarding vaccination against COVID-19 apply to various aspects of Akaysha’s work across Australia and Internationally. If your application is successful, Akaysha may require you to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 as necessary to comply with any such government and client directions that apply to your work in this position.