Senior Systems & Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Our mission is to make consumer energy resources (CER) affordable and accessible for everyone.

Brighte is building the platform to enable and accelerate the energy transition by making it affordable, easy and less risky to buy and sell energy equipment.

Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Businesswoman of the year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award at B&T's 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human first approach to business.

As a business in 2025, we have been named a AFR Sustainability Leader within the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies in 2024!

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Cloud & Systems Engineer to join our IT Operations team and help manage and optimise the various systems and infrastructure components within the organisation. Leveraging DevOps practices and principles, you will work for a wide range of business systems and SaaS applications, including Brighte’s proprietary software Systems, AWS, Azure, Atlassian cloud services, etc.

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, and manage Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, primarily Microsoft Intune, to ensure secure device provisioning, compliance, and application management across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms.
• Monitor and optimise cloud environments (AWS, Azure) to ensure high availability, scalability, and efficient resource usage.
• Implement DevOps best practices to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and scripting languages.
• Oversee and manage enterprise systems including servers, storage, networking equipment, and cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal configuration, maintenance, and performance.
• Establish monitoring and alerting systems, respond to incidents promptly, and minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting and resolution and enforce security best practices including access control, patch management, vulnerability assessments, and ensure adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
• Design and maintain Cisco Meraki networks to provide secure, scalable office connectivity aligned with enterprise security policies.
• Manage and optimise Microsoft 365 services, Azure AD, and Microsoft Teams video conferencing to enhance productivity and secure access.
• Assess system capacity and performance and plan for future growth to meet evolving business needs.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, training materials, and knowledge bases to support team learning and disaster recovery while helping lead or participate in IT projects, managing changes through structured processes and CAB approvals.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously enhance infrastructure and operational efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, or a related field or relevant certifications and/or hands on experience
• You are proficient in managing in various domains, including system administration, network management, cloud services, automation, security, and database management.
• You have expertise in managing and optimizing cloud platforms like AWS, Azure.
• You are knowledgeable in cybersecurity best practices and the ability to implement security measures to protect systems and data.
• Your ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions is strong.
• You have exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• A commitment to staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• An eye for detail and finding the root cause to problems and producing creative solutions.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs and a hybrid work model. Our office is designed for collaboration, creativity and balance between office engagement and remote flexibility. Our in-office days are Monday through Thursday (4 days), with Friday as a remote day.
• Free lunch! Yes, there is such a thing! Kickstart your week with our Monday Mingle meaning lunch on us and great company. From tacos, to sushi, to charcoal chicken, it's a delicious way to catch up, unwind and connect.
• Get social. We host a range of social activities at Brighte. A fan-favorite being our weekly Thursday social event, where you can catch up with colleagues over a drink, snack and a game of table tennis.
• We want our employees to share in Brighte’s success. You may be given an opportunity to join our Employee Share Option Plans (ESOP).
• Snacks galore – who doesn’t love that? Our thoughtfully stocked pantry includes snacks to suit your every mood. Fresh bread, protein bars, popcorn, fresh fruit, chocolate, soy crisps, cookies – you name it! We also offer a carefully curated collection of wines and beer on tap for those looking to unwind or enjoy a social moment.
• End-of-trip facilities. Cycle in to work, lock up your wheels and have a shower in our end-of-trip facilities, which come complete with towel service and hair dryers.
• Anniversary leave - your dedication at Brighte won’t go unnoticed. Enjoy an extra day to celebrate your work anniversary with us.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Brighte, we celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Our inclusive culture is the foundation of our innovative and dynamic environment.

Named LinkedIn’s #10 Top Australian Start Up (2021), we know we wouldn’t be anywhere without our investors, who believe in our mission and the opportunities that lie ahead for a brighter future.

Airtree Ventures, Grok Investments, Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar’s Skip Capital, and Qualgro Partners all continue to support Brighte in making this dream a reality!

If you want to join this mission-driven, inclusive, and highly collaborative team, click apply and upload your resume! All applicants will receive a response.

As part of our process, we require all candidates to undertake references and background checks, which include a police check, anti-money laundering and bankruptcy checks.