Who we are
Skykraft delivers Air Traffic Management (ATM) services from space to
serve the global market for air traffic surveillance and communications,
especially over remote and oceanic regions. Headquartered in Australia, we use
a small satellite approach and dedicated ATM infrastructure to deliver services
to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANPSs) worldwide.
Role Purpose
The IT Platform Engineer will take
ownership of our Azure cloud infrastructure and on-prem systems and ensure they
are fit for purpose for supporting our R&D teams, office teams and
spacecraft operations team. This role requires a good working knowledge of
Azure in terms of designing infrastructure solutions and implementing and managing
those solutions. Strong networking skills and good knowledge of Linux and
Windows will be required.
Success in this role looks like
·Stable, secure, and well-documented IT environments
·Reduced operational risk through automation and proactive maintenance
·Positive feedback from R&D, office and operational users
·Audit-ready systems with minimal reactive firefighting
Key
Responsibilities:
Infrastructure & Cloud
·Design, implement, and maintain cloud
infrastructure (primarily Azure)
·Manage virtual networks, firewalls, VPNs,
routing, and private connectivity
·Support hybrid environments integrating cloud
and on-prem systems
·Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and
capacity
End-User & Endpoint Management
·Provision and manage Windows and Linux endpoints
·Administer identity, access, and device
management (Entra ID / Intune)
·Support secure remote access and role-based
access control
·Provide support and resolution for complex IT
issues
Security & Compliance
·Implement and enforce security controls aligned
with ISO 27001 and internal policies
·Manage patching, vulnerability remediation, and
security tooling
·Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance
evidence collection
·Monitor logs, alerts, and security posture
across IT systems
Networking
·Design and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud
networking configurations
·Troubleshoot network performance and
connectivity issues
·Maintain accurate network diagrams and
documentation
Automation & DevOps Support
·Automate IT workflows using PowerShell, Bash, or
Python or similar
·Integrate IT services with CI/CD pipelines where
required
·Improve repeatability and consistency across IT
operations
Documentation & Process
·Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and
architecture diagrams
·Contribute to IT standards, operational
procedures, and improvement initiatives
·Participate in incident, problem, and change
management processes
Required
Skills and Qualifications:
Technical
·Strong experience with
Microsoft Azure (VNets, VMs, Firewalls, VPNs, IAM)
·Solid understanding of
networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, VPN)
·Experience with Windows and
Linux system administration
·Knowledge of security
fundamentals (IAM, least privilege, patching)
·Scripting experience
(PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar)
Professional
·Strong problem-solving and
analytical skills
·Ability to work independently
in technically complex environments
·Clear written and verbal
communication skills
·High attention to detail and
documentation qual
Desirable Skills
·Experience with ISO 27001 or
other security frameworks
·Familiarity with Azure DevOps
/ CI/CD environments
·Experience supporting
engineering or mission-critical systems
·Experience with Docker, K8S, IaC,
Ansible, Terraform
·Background in
high-availability or regulated environments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer
science, Information Technology, or related field.
Certifications such
as Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISSP or similar
are a plus
