About the role
As an AWS Cloud Administrator, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on AWS using Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with your manager, engineering and operations teams, security and compliance stakeholders, and client representatives.
In this role, you will:
Design, build, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available AWS environments using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, and deployment across environments
Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure, respond to incidents, and automate operational tasks to improve system reliability, performance, and efficiency
Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk analysis, and lead remediation and patching programs to strengthen cloud security posture
Maintain compliance with Australian regulatory and security requirements, including the ASD Essential Eight and the Information Security Manual (ISM), and perform compliance reviews and security governance activities using cloud-native and third-party security tools




What you need to have to be considered
Extensive hands‐on expertise administering AWS cloud infrastructure (or another major cloud platform such as Azure or GCP), including secure, scalable, and highly available designs
Robust proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform or Ansible
Hands‐on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability assessments, security audits, risk analysis, and remediation, including patch management
Working knowledge of Australian security and regulatory frameworks, including the ASD Essential Eight and the ISM
These will help you stand out
Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
Experience managing compliance reviews and security governance programs in regulated environments
Track record of identifying security gaps and leading proactive, continuous security improvement initiatives
Familiarity with cloud security best practices across multi‐account or enterprise‐scale AWS environments
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.
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📌 Aws Cloud Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Sydney