Hybrid Senior Cloud Engineer – Technical Engineering Expert

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About the role

  • Senior Cloud Engineer collaborating with various teams to deliver scalable, compliant cloud solutions for Services Australia. Responsible for designing and optimizing cloud environments with security and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy greenfield and brownfield cloud platforms in either Azure or AWS
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep (Azure), or CloudFormation (AWS)
  • Configure and manage core services, ensuring secure-by-design principles
  • Establish robust networking components with focus on secure connectivity
  • Develop and enforce governance frameworks to align with Australian government standards
  • Integrate secure-by-design practices throughout the lifecycle
  • Provide technical guidance, documentation, and training to teams on best practices
  • Document, present and discuss implementation options and recommendations
  • Drive innovation and lead change

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in Azure/AWS
  • Expertise in greenfield/brownfield setups
  • Knowledge of IaC and secure-by-design principles
  • Skilled in networking, governance, and security (RBAC/IAM, guardrails)
  • Proficiency in hybrid connectivity and DevOps (CI/CD, scripting)
  • Strong knowledge of Australian government cloud compliance, data sovereignty, and privacy laws
  • Proven ability to deliver scalable, secure solutions aligned with regulatory requirements
  • Certifications such as AZ-104/AZ-305 (Azure) or AWS SysOps/CloudOps highly desirable
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Professional presentation skills

Benefits

  • Working from home arrangements will be considered following an initial requirement of the contractor being in the office for the first 2 weeks of the engagement
  • Length of contract: Up to 12 Months depending on the start date
  • Contract extensions: Up to a maximum of 24 months
  • Security clearance: Must have a current Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance

Job title

Senior Cloud Engineer – Technical Engineering Expert

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

A$130 - A$160 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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