Job description
ICT Cloud Engineer
- EL1 Permanent role
- Salary: $115,899 to $130,733
- Permanent Role
- Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Benefits:
- Work with large federal government department
- Rewarding career and professional development
- Work on unique, interesting and challenging projects
- Upgrade security clearance
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers specialising in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure to design, build, and enhance scalable and secure cloud solutions.
Your role will focus on implementing cloud infrastructure that supports resilient, efficient, and cost-effective operations across hybrid environments.
You'll contribute to the development and deployment of cloud capabilities, working closely with project teams to deliver impactful digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, following best practices for architecture, security, and performance.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code and design robust storage and disaster recovery solutions using AWS and Azure toolsets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize and secure cloud environments, delivering scalable and cost-effective solutions.
- Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes on AWS (EKS, ECS) and Azure (AKS).
- Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles, policies, and ensure network security in cloud environments.
- Apply DevOps principles by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support streamlined cloud operations.
About the Team
You will join a team of ICT professionals dedicated to delivering complex, cutting-edge projects across multiple digital domains. These roles offer opportunities for both leadership and technical specialisation.
As a Cloud Engineer, you may lead a team on key technology platforms or contribute as a technical subject matter expert (SME) on critical projects.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven expertise in AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure design and deployment with a strong focus on security, reliability, and performance.
- Experience in infrastructure-as-code and disaster recovery design with AWS and Azure tools.
- Hands-on knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for both AWS and Azure.
- A solid understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM management and network security.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to support efficient, automated cloud deployments.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirable.
Eligibility
Australian citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) level is required.
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Brice Laravoire on 02 6151 9214 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
