Senior Cloud Engineer
Showtime Consulting
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Contract type: Contractor
Company Description
About the job Senior Cloud Engineer
Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of 'Shielded Cloud Solutions.' Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge. Our expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds. Our mission is to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities, while our vision is to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.
Our team supports national-scale digital infrastructure uplift projects including secret cloud programs, cyber modernisation, and secure hybrid transformations. Were trusted by Defence, Federal Government, and enterprise organisations to deliver secure-by-design infrastructure that enables mission success.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a large-scale ICT cyber uplift program within a federal government department. This is a contract role based in Canberra, with long-term potential for extension.
As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing secure and scalable Azure-based environments. You'll collaborate with architecture, cyber, and project delivery teams to implement hybrid cloud infrastructure and ensure alignment with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight controls. You'll also play a key role in supporting secure cloud migrations and hybrid connectivity.
Key Responsibilities
Due to the sensitive nature of this program, applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain an NV2 security clearance.
Apply Now
If you're a Cloud Engineer ready to make an impact in secure government cloud programs, apply today!
About the job Senior Cloud Engineer
Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of 'Shielded Cloud Solutions.' Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge. Our expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds. Our mission is to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities, while our vision is to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.
Our team supports national-scale digital infrastructure uplift projects including secret cloud programs, cyber modernisation, and secure hybrid transformations. Were trusted by Defence, Federal Government, and enterprise organisations to deliver secure-by-design infrastructure that enables mission success.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a large-scale ICT cyber uplift program within a federal government department. This is a contract role based in Canberra, with long-term potential for extension.
As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing secure and scalable Azure-based environments. You'll collaborate with architecture, cyber, and project delivery teams to implement hybrid cloud infrastructure and ensure alignment with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight controls. You'll also play a key role in supporting secure cloud migrations and hybrid connectivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement secure Azure cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code and containerisation.
- Configure hybrid connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure cloud (VPN/SASE).
- Support the planning and execution of cloud migration and transformation initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure, resolving performance or security issues.
- Document new cloud systems and keep technical documentation up to date.
- Contribute to identifying and adopting emerging technologies that improve efficiency or reduce cost.
- Ensure cloud environments comply with ISM and Essential Eight security standards.
- 3+ years' experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions in Microsoft Azure.
- Demonstrated experience with remote connectivity tools and technologies (VPN, SASE).
- Experience in delivering secure cloud migration or transformation projects.
- Strong understanding of ISM controls and cyber compliance in cloud and hybrid environments.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate complex technical ideas in plain language.
- Expertise in security architecture, industry compliance frameworks, and hands-on experience with new and emerging technologies.
- Be part of a major national cyber uplift initiative.
- Work with a team of experts at the intersection of cloud, cyber, and secure infrastructure.
- Competitive contract rates and long-term project runway.
- Contribute to high-impact projects that protect and empower government operations.
Due to the sensitive nature of this program, applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain an NV2 security clearance.
Apply Now
If you're a Cloud Engineer ready to make an impact in secure government cloud programs, apply today!