Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale AI, Machine Learning and Generative AI initiatives
Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility after an initial onsite onboarding period
Work with leading cloud, data, cyber security and architecture specialists
Contribute to digital transformation projects that support millions of Australians
Exposure to AWS, Azure, OpenShift AI, Kubernetes and emerging AI technologies
Multi-state opportunities available across ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA
Ready to help shape the future of AI within one of Australia's largest and most impactful technology environments?
The Company
Our client is a major Federal Government organisation at the forefront of digital transformation and service delivery.
Supporting millions of Australians each year, the organisation continues to invest heavily in modern cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation technologies to improve the experience and outcomes of its customers.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Cloud AI Engineer to join a high-performing technology team delivering complex AI and cloud engineering initiatives.
As a senior EL1-equivalent specialist, you will play a key role in designing, implementing and optimising cloud-native and AI platform capabilities across greenfield and brownfield environments.
Working closely with architects, cyber security specialists, data scientists and engineering teams, you will help establish foundational platform capability while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and compliant with government standards and frameworks.
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain Baseline Clearance
Duties / Typical Day / Responsibilities
Design and deliver secure, scalable and highly available cloud and AI platforms
Lead AI workload deployment, migration and operational optimisation activities
Build reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns and automation capabilities
Design and implement enterprise AI,



Machine Learning and Generative AI solutions
Collaborate with architecture, cyber security and data teams to establish platform standards and governance
Deliver end-to-end solution design and integration across complex technology environments
Lead technical implementation activities and provide expert guidance to delivery teams
Drive DevSecOps practices and secure-by-design architecture outcomes
Produce solution documentation, technical recommendations and executive briefings
Resolve complex technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
Engage with stakeholders across multiple business and technology groups
Contribute to innovation, strategic planning and organisational transformation initiatives
What Our Client Requires
Essential
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Cloud AI Engineer designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud solutions
Robust experience with AI/ML platforms, MLOps and Generative AI technologies
Demonstrated expertise in cloud architecture, automation and platform engineering
Experience designing and supporting secure cloud-native environments
Strong stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills
Ability to lead technical discussions and influence solution outcomes
Technical Experience
Kubernetes, OpenShift and OpenShift AI
Docker, Podman and container platform engineering
Linux administration, networking, DNS, certificates and storage platforms
Git, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Terraform, Ansible and Infrastructure as Code
Python scripting and automation
AI/ML engineering and model lifecycle management
LLMs, Generative AI, Hugging Face, embeddings and vector databases
GPU platforms including NVIDIA and CUDA
REST APIs, OAuth/OIDC and enterprise integration technologies
AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms
Prometheus, Grafana and observability tooling
Security, compliance, governance and DevSecOps frameworks
FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices
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📌 Senior Cloud Ai Engineer (Canberra)
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