Job Description

Location: Canberra, ACT
n Employment Type: Contract - Full Time
n Work Arrangement: Hybrid (must be Canberra-based)
n Start Date: ASAP
n Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2027, with possible extension options
n Security Clearance: NV1 Required

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Location: Canberra, ACT
n Employment Type: Contract - Full Time
n Work Arrangement: Hybrid (must be Canberra-based)
n Start Date: ASAP
n Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2027, with possible extension options
n Security Clearance: NV1 Required

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About the Role

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We are seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer to join a large Federal Government technology environment and support the ongoing development, automation and optimisation of cloud and infrastructure services.

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This is a highly technical role suited to an engineer with strong Microsoft Azure, networking, Windows and Red Hat Linux experience, combined with mature scripting and automation capabilities.

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You'll help automate service tasks, integrate systems and improve the sustainability of application and infrastructure environments. The role will also have a strong focus on cloud cost optimisation and FinOps, including identifying opportunities to improve service utilisation, licensing and infrastructure efficiency.

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Key Responsibilities

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You will:

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- Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure
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- Engineer and troubleshoot Azure networking and security solutions
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- Develop automation and service improvements using PowerShell, Python and Bash
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- Support Windows Server, Windows Desktop and Red Hat Linux environments
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- Develop and maintain DevOps and CI/CD processes
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- Automate operational tasks and integrate multiple systems to reduce manual effort
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- Support Microsoft 365 security, Intune, Active Directory and PKI services
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- Use Azure DevOps to support development, automation and infrastructure activities
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- Investigate and develop FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices
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- Analyse cloud service usage and licensing to identify opportunities for cost reduction
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- Identify opportunities to reuse existing infrastructure and optimise IaaS consumption
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- Produce high-quality technical designs, security documentation and standard operating procedures
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- Ensure infrastructure changes align with relevant security requirements and Australian Government security frameworks
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About You

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To be successful, you will have:

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- Strong commercial or enterprise experience as a Cloud Systems Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
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- Strong Azure networking and security knowledge
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- Advanced scripting and automation skills across PowerShell, Python and Bash
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- Strong Windows Server and Windows Desktop experience
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- Experience administering Red Hat Linux
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- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices
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- Experience with Azure DevOps
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- Experience with Microsoft Intune, Active Directory and PKI
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- Understanding of Microsoft 365 security
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- Strong technical documentation skills
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- Ability to work across multiple technologies and integrate complex systems
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- Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Desirable Experience

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Experience with the following will be highly regarded:

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- FinOps and automated cloud cost management
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- Azure cost optimisation and IaaS optimisation
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- Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code licensing and service usage
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- Australian Government security controls, including ACSC Essential Eight and ISM
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- Infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code
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Why Apply?

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- Long-term contract through to June 2027, with possible extension
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- Work on complex Azure and enterprise infrastructure environments
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- Opportunity to combine cloud engineering with automation, security and FinOps
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- Hybrid working arrangements in Canberra
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- Work alongside experienced technology and infrastructure professionals
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- Make a tangible impact by improving the efficiency, security and sustainability of enterprise ICT services
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Security Requirement

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- Active NV1 security clearance is required for this position.
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📌 Cloud Systems Engineer (Canberra)
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