Senior Cloud & Modern Workplace Engineer

Founded in 1988, Morrison is a leading global infrastructure manager, investing across the risk spectrum in both private and listed markets. Its purpose is to invest wisely in ideas that matter. It believes the best investments serve an enduring societal need and has a firm commitment to sustainability. Morrison manages approximately US$30 billion in consolidated assets on behalf of its clients. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Cloud & Modern Workplace Engineer to join our cloud‑first engineering team. This is a hands‑on senior technical role responsible for designing, building, and operating secure, scalable cloud platforms across identity, modern workplace, security, and data services. In addition to our Microsoft 365 E5, Entra ID, Intune, and Azure environments, the organisation operates a Modern Data Platform in Azure, including Azure Databricks, which this role will help support, secure, and integrate as part of the broader cloud ecosystem. This role suits someone who enjoys deep technical delivery, understands platform interdependencies, and actively contributes to continuous improvement across cloud and data platforms. Key Responsibilities Cloud & Identity Engineering Manage and optimise Entra ID identity, conditional access, governance, and security policies. Maintain Microsoft 365 E5 security and compliance capabilities. Design and manage Intune device management, security baselines, and modern workplace settings. Azure & Platform Services Deliver secure and resilient Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions. Support and improve Azure Virtual Desktop environments where required. Integrate Microsoft security tooling, including Defender for Endpoint. Modern Data Platform (Azure & Databricks) Support Azure Modern Data Platform components, including Azure Databricks. Work with data, analytics, and engineering teams on secure identity, RBAC, networking, and platform access. Improve operational stability, security, and automation of the data platform. Projects & Delivery Deliver cloud onboarding and transformation projects end to end. Lead technical implementation from design through deployment and handover. Troubleshoot complex issues across identity, endpoint, and cloud platforms. Automation & Continuous Improvement Use automation, scripting, and AI-assisted techniques to streamline operations. Reduce manual effort through standardisation and reusable patterns. Contribute technical improvements to internal platforms and customer offerings. Collaboration & Engineering Culture Collaborate with a skilled engineering team. Share knowledge, mentor where appropriate, and support technical standards. Provide input into architecture, security design, and service evolution. About You Strong hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, cloud engineering, and modern workplace environments. Confident supporting Azure PaaS environments and modern data platform components from a cloud, security, and operations perspective. Practical scripting and automation capability, ideally using PowerShell or equivalent tooling. Comfortable owning complex technical outcomes independently, from design through delivery and troubleshooting. Experience with Azure Databricks, AVD, Defender for Endpoint, tenant migrations, MSP/CSP environments, or Microsoft security tooling is highly regarded. Microsoft certifications such as SC-300, SC-200, SC-400, AZ-104, AZ-305, MS-102, or MD-102 are beneficial but not mandatory where equivalent real-world capability can be demonstrated. A senior, hands-on engineer with strong communication skills, a pragmatic problem-solving approach, and a continuous improvement mindset. Why Join Us? Cloud‑native, Microsoft‑centric environment with modern data and analytics capability Technically meaningful work across multiple platforms Opportunity to influence architecture, security posture, and service design Supportive, high‑calibre engineering team Ongoing technical growth across cloud, security, and data domains Why work for Morrison We pride ourselves on our values and our culture of working as whānau and supporting each other. The impact of what we do is important to us. We invest in environmentally sustainable companies and have a strong commitment to ESG. We offer flexibility and hybrid work so you can bring your best self to work each day. We offer competitive salary + incentives to reward your contribution to our success. We have a learning and development program with a focus on building internal capability and supporting your professional and personal development. Attractive paid parental leave and flexible leave options. Morrison is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process. Morrison works with selected recruitment partners under formal agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and any such submissions will not be considered or give rise to any fee.