Opportunity
Our client, a major federal government agency, is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer/Arhcitect with solid 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
Strong 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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