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, candidatesmust be an Australian Citizenwith the capability to obtain and maintain a Federal Government security clearance.
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