Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer (AWS)

Join a leading Australian cyber security and cloud services consultancy, trusted by government and enterprise clients to deliver mission-critical solutions across the country. With a national team of over 140 professionals, including 80 experts based in Canberra, you’ll be part of a high-performing group focused on securing and enabling government digital infrastructure at scale.

Reporting into the Director of the Cloud & Solutions Practice, this role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects for public sector clients. You’ll be part of a team that champions innovation, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth, all while contributing to Australia’s national cyber resilience.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and operating secure, scalable AWS environments including Landing Zones and Control Tower.
• Supporting cloud migration projects, including transitioning workloads to AWS or VMC on AWS.
• Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform.
• Implementing DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD toolchains.
• Managing containerized applications using Docker, ECS, and EKS.
• Contributing to hybrid and multi-cloud architecture and deployments.
• Scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Working with both Unix and Windows workloads, ensuring reliable and secure operations.
• Supporting cloud networking, connectivity, and integration with VMware technologies.
• Applying best practices in cloud security, governance, and compliance for government environments.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience working with AWS in production environments.
• Deep knowledge of AWS architecture, Landing Zones, and Control Tower.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC): CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools and secure CI/CD processes.
• Strong background in Docker, ECS, and EKS for containerized applications.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Windows and Unix workloads in cloud settings.
• Sound understanding of networking and cloud connectivity principles.
• Exposure to VMware and/or VMware Cloud is a bonus.
• Clear understanding of cloud security concepts and secure cloud design.

Must haves!

• Must be an Australian Citizen (due to government client requirements).
• Baseline or NV1 Security Clearance preferred or the ability to obtain an AGSVA security clearance.

Why join this team?

• Work with a growing, nationally respected cloud and cyber consultancy.
• Collaborate with some of the best minds in cloud engineering and security.
• Deliver high-impact work that supports Australia’s government and critical infrastructure.
• Be part of a Canberra-based team of 80, with the backing of a national network.

Ready to shape the future of cloud infrastructure for Australia’s government? Apply now to join a team where your skills will directly contribute to national digital resilience.