Lead a talented cloud engineering team at the forefront of a major platform uplift and modernisation initiative within a secure, complex Federal Government environment.

Drive high-impact solutions in a hands-on capacity, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design, build, and operate robust multi-cloud infrastructure supporting critical strategic priorities.

About the Opportunity

- Lead a talented cloud engineering team at the forefront of a major platform uplift and modernisation initiative within a secure, complex Federal Government environment.

- Drive high-impact solutions in a hands-on capacity, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design, build, and operate robust multi-cloud infrastructure supporting critical strategic priorities.

What's on Offer

- Contract/Engagement: Initial 6-month contract + a 6-month extension option.

- Location: ACT

Role & Responsibilities

- Lead and Mentor: Guide a small, dedicated team of cloud engineers, managing competing deadlines, establishing team priorities, and fostering technical knowledge sharing.

- Architect & Automate: Design, implement, and support robust AWS and Microsoft Azure infrastructure, developing clean Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to drive platform delivery.

- Secure Delivery:



Build and manage highly secure CI/CD pipelines incorporating rigorous compliance controls and embedded security practices.

- Collaborate & Troubleshoot: Partner closely with internal technical teams and business stakeholders to resolve complex infrastructure and platform issues.

- Document & Mitigate: Produce high-quality technical documentation, including architecture artefacts, diagrams, and operational guides while contributing to proactive risk management.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

- Technical Toolkit: Robust proficiency across core AWS and Azure services (compute, storage, networking, security), alongside practical experience with Azure DevOps, IaC, and GitOps practices.

- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience operating as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (or in a similar capacity) within complex enterprise or government environments.

- Core Capabilities: Proven leadership capability with the ability to manage delivery timelines, alongside exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical decisions for stakeholders.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

- Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must be an Australian Citizen with the capability to obtain and maintain a Federal Government security clearance.

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