Senior AWS Cloud Engineer – Federal Government

? Location: Canberra or Brisbane (Hybrid)

⏳ Contract Duration: Contract to 30 June 2027 with 1 × 12-month extension option

? Engagement: Labour Hire Contract

? Security Requirement: Must hold an active Baseline Security Clearance and be eligible to obtain NV1

About the Prospect

Hatchit Studios is seeking an experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer for a long-term labour hire engagement with an existing federal government client.

The role will support the management, operation and enhancement of enterprise cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on AWS platforms, security, automation and hybrid cloud environments spanning AWS, Azure and on-premises infrastructure.

You will work as part of a broader infrastructure and platform engineering environment, collaborating closely with internal technical teams, architects, stakeholders and external delivery partners.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and support AWS cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, configuration and optimisation
- Maintain and enhance AWS Landing Zone environments, ensuring security, compliance and scalability
- Implement and manage AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, Route 53, Lambda and CloudFormation
- Apply AWS security best practices across IAM, encryption, network security and monitoring controls
- Monitor platform health using CloudWatch, CloudTrail and related AWS monitoring tools
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, performance and platform issues across hybrid environments
- Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code tools
- Collaborate effectively with architecture, engineering, infrastructure and external vendor teams to progress technical outcomes and resolve issues




- Work constructively within a multi-vendor environment and contribute to shared delivery outcomes
- Maintain high-quality technical documentation aligned with government standards

Skills & Experience Required

- Strong experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure in complex enterprise environments
- Experience managing hybrid environments spanning AWS, Azure and on-premises infrastructure
- Strong experience with core AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Route 53 and CloudFormation
- Experience implementing AWS security controls, encryption and access management
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with monitoring, logging and troubleshooting cloud infrastructure
- Sound understanding of cloud security, compliance and governance frameworks
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external vendors and delivery partners, respond constructively to feedback and contribute positively within a multi-vendor environment

Desirable Experience

- AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator or equivalent
- Previous experience working within Australian Federal Government environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of ITIL, ISM and/or PSPF frameworks

Why Apply?

- Contract through to 30 June 2027 with a potential 12-month extension
- Competitive market rates
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant government infrastructure
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Long-term opportunity within a complex enterprise cloud environment

Applicants must hold an active Australian Government Baseline security clearance and be eligible to obtain NV1.

📌 Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Hatchit Studios
📍 Canberra