Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Engagement Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra - Australian Capital Territory

Salary/Rate

$125.00 - $145.00 Hourly

Contact Name:

Lucy Blumer

Contact Email:

lucy.blumer@emanatetechnology.com.au

Contact Phone:

0402012699

Date Published:

01-Feb-2026

Cloud Engineer
Location: Australia
Contract: 5 month 
Hourly Rate:$135-145 inclusive of super 
Clearance: Australian Citizen with an active NV2 security clearance (mandatory)

Are you passionate about building secure, scalable cloud platforms that make a real impact? We’re looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and support modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure in a highly secure environment.
This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, technically challenging projects while collaborating with experienced engineers in a security-conscious organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering resilient, well-architected cloud solutions by:
  • Designing, building, and maintaining cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases
  • Automating infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Monitoring system performance, identifying anomalies, and optimising cost and resource usage
  • Troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud service issues
  • Supporting cyber security, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements through accurate and up-to-date documentation
  • Applying security best practices to ensure platforms remain robust, compliant, and reliable
What You’ll Bring To succeed in this role, you’ll have:
  • Hands-on experience with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud environments
  • Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools(e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Solid understanding of cloud security best practices, including RBAC, secrets management, and compliance-aligned design
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and secure authentication models
  • Scripting capability using Python, Bash, or cloud CLIs
  • Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and managed container services
Essential Eligibility
  • Australian Citizenship
  • Active NV2 security clearance (required and must be held at the time of application)

If this sounds like you please reach out directly to lucy.blumer@emenatetechnology.com.au with a copy of your resume. Please make note that only AU Citizens holding a current NV2 clearance will be considered for this role.


We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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