We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer for a federal government organisation undertaking major cloud and application modernisation initiatives. This is a hands-on role designing, building and improving secure Azure platforms and services.

You’ll work with architects, delivery teams, cyber specialists and operational staff to provision Azure infrastructure, modernise applications and support reliable, secure cloud services.

Key responsibilities

Build and improve Azure capabilities, including landing zones, Azure Policy, App Services, Azure SQL, Key Vault and Azure Front Door.

Develop infrastructure-as-code and automation for repeatable provisioning and configuration.

Refactor legacy applications to make better use of cloud-native services.

Design secure Azure networks and support cloud and on-premises integration.

Contribute to SQL Server migrations to Azure SQL or SQL Managed Instance.

Work in an Agile delivery team, managing work items through Microsoft DevOps.





Align designs with security best practice and the Essential Eight.

About you

Senior hands-on Azure engineering experience, including secure cloud and network design.

Experience delivering cloud services and designing on-premises and cloud-based capabilities.

Practical experience with ARM templates, Bicep or Azure CLI, and infrastructure-as-code.

Experience modernising applications and migrating SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL or SQL MI.

Robust systems-engineering, design and technical leadership skills.

Able to obtain Baseline security clearance (or already hold it).

Contract: Initial term to 30 June 2027, with one possible six-month extension
Location: Canberra ACT, hybrid
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contact Madonna Dunn for more information, 0493649***

📌 Cloud Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Capital Talent Consulting
📍 Canberra