Location: Adelaide CBD
Work Type: Hybrid
Position: Permanent
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship is required
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join a high-performing defence technology team responsible for the ongoing evolution, implementation, and operation of a large-scale cloud platform.
This role will play a key part in shaping and supporting a modern cloud environment, providing both hands-on technical expertise and technical leadership across cloud initiatives. Working within a collaborative team, you will lead the design, deployment, optimisation, and sustainment of secure, scalable Azure solutions while driving DevOps best practices and continuous improvement.
As a senior member of the team, you will act as a Technical Lead, mentoring engineers, influencing cloud strategy, and ensuring cloud services align with business objectives, security requirements, and operational excellence standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the technical lead for the deployment, operation, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise Azure cloud environments.
- Collaborate with architects and key stakeholders to design cloud solutions aligned with broader technology strategies and business objectives.
- Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient Azure infrastructure and cloud-native services.
- Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and other automation frameworks.
- Leverage DevOps practices to deploy, operate, support, and optimise cloud platforms and solutions.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident response for complex cloud operational issues.
- Partner with security, networking, and application teams to ensure seamless cloud service integration and support.
- Ensure cloud environments remain compliant with security standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational governance frameworks.
- Implement cloud cost management and optimisation initiatives to maximise platform efficiency.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, architecture designs, and operational procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cloud platforms and engineering practices.
- Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
- Provide technical thought leadership on emerging cloud technologies, innovation, and best practices.
You are a highly capable cloud professional with strong Azure expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for building modern cloud platforms. You enjoy taking ownership of complex technical challenges while providing leadership and guidance to engineering teams.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Deep technical expertise across Microsoft Azure Infrastructure.
- Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise Azure environments.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 technologies.
- Hands-on experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
- Experience developing and deploying infrastructure and applications through automation and DevOps practices.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Landing Zones and the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework.
- Experience delivering cloud migration projects and implementing cloud-native architectures.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, security baselines, and posture management within regulated environments.
- Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working within complex enterprise environments.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and highly autonomous.
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with urgency.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong risk awareness and analytical mindset.
- Quick to learn and apply new technologies and concepts.
- Innovative problem solver who can think creatively and challenge traditional approaches.
- Positive, adaptable attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Committed to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Passionate about mentoring others and contributing to team success.
- Opportunity to lead and influence a significant Azure cloud environment.
- Technical leadership position with genuine ownership and impact.
- Work with modern cloud technologies and DevOps practices.
- Hybrid working arrangement with CBD office location.
- Join a collaborative team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.
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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