Opportunity Our client, a major federal government agency, is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer/Arhcitect with strong solution architecture capability and demonstrated experience delivering AI platforms and workloads in public multi-cloud environments. The role lead complex solutions from architecture through to implementation, and will involve designing, building and optimising secure cloud environments across both greenfield implementations and existing brownfield platforms. You will help establish foundational cloud capabilities, reusable patterns and governance frameworks, and lead the delivery of secure, scalable and highly available infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence, machine learning and generative AI services.

Your duties will include:

Lead end-to-end cloud solution analysis, architecture, design, integration and implementation

Design and deliver robust, reusable cloud solutions across greenfield and brownfield environments

Build and maintain secure, scalable and highly available Azure or AWS infrastructure

Design cloud infrastructure supporting AI, machine learning and generative AI platforms and services

Lead the migration, deployment, configuration and optimisation of cloud-based AI workloads

Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation or similar technologies

Implement secure-by-design and DevSecOps principles throughout the delivery lifecycle

Establish cloud governance controls, policies, guardrails and resource-management practices

Design and implement RBAC or IAM, cloud security controls and regulatory compliance measures

Design cloud networking solutions, including virtual networks, routing,



security controls and hybrid connectivity

Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline or comparable technologies

Identify solution gaps, integration requirements and options for closing technical capability gaps

Coordinate technical delivery across internal teams, vendors and other stakeholders

Act as the technical point of contact for large and complex projects or programs when required

Resolve complex, sensitive or escalated technical issues

Prepare solution designs, technical documentation, reports and implementation guidance

Provide technical leadership, knowledge sharing and training across Azure and AWS environments

Present technical recommendations and influence outcomes across senior business and technical forums

Drive innovation, continuous improvement and technology-led change

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end solution design and translate architecture into delivered technical outcomes

Deep expertise in either Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services, with working knowledge of the other platform

Demonstrated experience personally designing, implementing and delivering enterprise cloud environments

Solid experience delivering both greenfield and brownfield cloud solutions





Practical experience migrating and deploying cloud-based AI, machine learning or generative AI workloads

Experience covering AI workload architecture, data migration, model deployment and platform integration

Strong Infrastructure as Code capability using Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation or equivalent tools

Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Strong cloud governance and security experience, including policies, guardrails, RBAC, IAM and secure-by-design principles

Experience with Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub or comparable cloud-security services, and related certifications

Strong Azure networking experience across VNets, peering, Network Security Groups and routing; and/or AWS networking experience across VPCs, subnets, security groups and NAT gateways

Excellent problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills

Experience operating independently in a complex enterprise or government environment

Candidates should be prepared to clearly explain what they personally designed, implemented and delivered. This should include the technologies used, the scale and complexity of the environment, their individual contribution and the outcome achieved. Applications demonstrating genuine hands-on delivery experience will be prioritised over those focused primarily on broad architecture responsibilities or oversight. Please note that Australian Citizenship is mandatory for this federal government opportunity. Candidates must also be eligible to obtain or maintain a Baseline security clearance.

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📌 Lead Cloud Technical Expert - AI/ML (Port Phillip City)
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📍 Port Phillip City