Job Description

Role Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud & DevOps Architect with strong AWS, IaC, and cloud-native architecture expertise to lead cloud migrations, platform modernization, and DevOps enablement initiatives for enterprise clients.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Design and implement scalable, secure AWS architectures, including multi-account and landing zone setups using AWS Control Tower.
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- Lead cloud migration programs, transforming on-premise and monolithic systems into cloud-native microservices architectures.
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- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation for consistent, automated provisioning.
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- Drive DevOps and CI/CD automation, improving deployment reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
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- Harden and govern AWS IAM, security policies, and cost optimisation (FinOps) across AWS organisations.
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- Design and optimise cloud networking using VPCs, Transit Gateway, Route53, VPC Endpoints, WAF, and Network Firewall.
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- Build and deliver PoCs (e.g., MLOps, serverless automation using Lambda, EventBridge, Systems Manager).
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- Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance,



and client advisory across CCoE, platform, and DevOps teams.
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Required Skills & Experience:

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- 18+ years of overall IT experience with 8+ years in AWS, DevOps, and cloud architecture roles.
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- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, serverless architectures, and cloud security best practices.
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- Advanced knowledge of Terraform (HashiCorp Certified Associate) and cloud automation frameworks.
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- Experience with Docker, Linux, Nginx, ELK, WAF, databases (MongoDB, MySQL, SQL Server).
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- Proven experience in enterprise cloud governance, cost optimisation, and operational excellence.
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- Strong background in architecture design, migration planning, and stakeholder engagement.
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Certifications (Highly Preferred):

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- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Qualified
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- AWS Security, Networking, Database - Specialty
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- HashiCorp Terraform Associate
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Nice to Have:

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- Experience delivering client training and CCoE enablement.
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- Exposure to MLOps platforms on AWS.
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📌 Platform Engineer (Cloud / DevOps Architect - AWS) (New South Wales)
🏢 Synechron
📍 New South Wales