Location:

Canberra, ACT Employment Type:

Contract - Full Time Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (must be Canberra-based) Start Date:

ASAP Contract Duration:

Until 30 June 2027, with possible extension options Security Clearance:

NV1 Required

Location:

Canberra, ACT Employment Type:

Contract - Full Time Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (must be Canberra-based) Start Date:

ASAP Contract Duration:

Until 30 June 2027, with possible extension options Security Clearance:

NV1 Required

About the Role 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.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities You will:

Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure

Engineer and troubleshoot Azure networking and security solutions

Develop automation and service improvements using PowerShell, Python and Bash

Support Windows Server, Windows Desktop and Red Hat Linux environments





Develop and maintain DevOps and CI/CD processes

Automate operational tasks and integrate multiple systems to reduce manual effort

Support Microsoft 365 security, Intune, Active Directory and PKI services

Use Azure DevOps to support development, automation and infrastructure activities

Investigate and develop FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices

Analyse cloud service usage and licensing to identify opportunities for cost reduction

Identify opportunities to reuse existing infrastructure and optimise IaaS consumption

Produce high-quality technical designs, security documentation and standard operating procedures

Ensure infrastructure changes align with relevant security requirements and Australian Government security frameworks

About You To be successful, you will have:

Strong commercial or enterprise experience as a Cloud Systems Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure

Strong Azure networking and security knowledge

Advanced scripting and automation skills across PowerShell, Python and Bash

Robust Windows Server and Windows Desktop experience

Experience administering Red Hat Linux

Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices





Experience with Azure DevOps

Experience with Microsoft Intune, Active Directory and PKI

Understanding of Microsoft 365 security

Strong technical documentation skills

Ability to work across multiple technologies and integrate complex systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience Experience with the following will be highly regarded:

FinOps and automated cloud cost management

Azure cost optimisation and IaaS optimisation

Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code licensing and service usage

Australian Government security controls, including ACSC Essential Eight and ISM

Infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code

Why Apply?

Long-term contract through to June 2027, with possible extension

Work on complex Azure and enterprise infrastructure environments

Opportunity to combine cloud engineering with automation, security and FinOps

Hybrid working arrangements in Canberra

Work alongside experienced technology and infrastructure professionals

Make a tangible impact by improving the efficiency, security and sustainability of enterprise ICT services

Security Requirement

Active NV1 security clearance is required for this position.

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📌 Cloud Systems Engineer (Canberra)
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