About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to drive the delivery of secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions within a highly regulated environment.

In this role, you will lead the implementation of modern cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure, Terraform (Infrastructure as Code), and CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with architecture and security teams to translate high-level designs into robust, compliant solutions aligned with Australian defence and security frameworks.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll play a key part in uplifting cloud capability, embedding best practices, and enabling organisation-wide cloud adoption.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Current Baseline, NV1 or NV2 security clearance
• Ability to Meet ITAR access requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver Azure-based cloud solutions aligned to Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
• Build and manage Azure Landing Zones using Terraform
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Implement secure, compliant cloud environments aligned with PSPF, ISM, and ASD guidelines
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end automated solutions
• Drive cost optimisation (FinOps) initiatives across cloud platforms
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to delivery teams
• Deliver training and uplift capability in Terraform and Azure technologies

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (networking, compute, storage, identity, governance, containers/AKS)
• Proven experience with Terraform (modular design, state management, automation)
• Solid background in DevOps practices (CI/CD, pipelines, repos, release management)
• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance
• Scripting experience (PowerShell or Bash)
• Experience working with Git/version control

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• Industry certifications highly regarded (Azure, DevOps, Terraform)

What You’ll Bring:

• A security-first mindset with strong accountability
• Ability to translate strategy into practical delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative approach with a passion for mentoring and team success
• Adaptability in a fast-evolving technology environment

Why Join?:

• Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies in a secure, mission-critical environment
• Influence and shape enterprise cloud strategy and capability uplift
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
• Access to ongoing learning, development, and certification support

• Systems engineering, architecture, and complex systems integration experience
• Permanent full-time opportunity with long-term program involvement
• Canberra-based role
• NV1 security clearance required

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

The Role

This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineering professional to contribute to a large-scale, complex program. You will play a critical role in shaping and integrating advanced systems within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. This position offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects that directly support national capability outcomes.

Your duties will include:

• Leading systems engineering activities across requirements, integration, and verification
• Coordinating the development and management of system requirements and engineering artefacts
• Supporting system safety activities, including safety case development and reporting
• Overseeing verification and validation processes in collaboration with industry partners
• Identifying, assessing, and managing engineering risks across the program
• Leading and mentoring a small team of engineers while engaging with key stakeholders

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in systems engineering within complex ICT environments
• Proven experience in systems architecture and integration across multi-system environments
• Demonstrated experience developing engineering artefacts such as specifications, plans, and reports
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and technical writing skills
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related technical discipline

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

Pega Technical Architect

• Location: Sydney
• Salary: Up to $180,000
• Eligibility: Australian citizens (ability to obtain NV1 clearance)

This role will see you leading the design and implementation of Pega-based solutions across a large-scale federal transformation program. You’ll work across end-to-end architecture, guiding delivery teams and shaping solution design in a complex environment.

You’ll be supporting a national regulatory body undergoing significant transformation in the AML/CTF space. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and focused on delivering secure, scalable enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and guide implementation of Pega-based solutions across projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define solutions
• Lead architecture across integration, performance, and system design
• Support delivery across build, test, and deployment phases
• Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, and performance standards
• Contribute to best practices, standards, and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years Pega development experience and 7+ years in software delivery
• Strong experience with Pega implementations, connectors, and integrations
• Experience with event-driven architecture and system design
• Solid understanding of business processes and BPM applications
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability
• Pega Certified System Architect (or equivalent)

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-impact federal program delivering critical national transformation initiatives.

Our client:

A globally recognised entertainment organisation operating across 60+ countries, with a large-scale, modern technology environment.

Their Global Technical Operations team manages a complex identity platform that underpins secure access across the business.

The role:

This is a hands-on identity operations role sitting at the core of a global enterprise environment.

You’ll be working on real-world, large-scale systems; troubleshooting, improving and supporting identity infrastructure across multiple regions, while building toward more advanced cloud, automation and engineering work over time.

Key responsibilities:

• Support and operate enterprise identity platforms (AD & Entra ID)
• Troubleshoot authentication and access issues across global systems
• Work closely with infrastructure teams across AU, UK and US
• Contribute to ITIL processes (incident, change, problem)
• Identify opportunities for automation and platform improvement

Skills and experience:

• Hands-on experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• ~4-6 years across infrastructure, identity or systems environments
• Strong troubleshooting across authentication / IAM issues
• Experience in enterprise or complex environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have:
CyberArk, Saviynt, M365 identity, scripting/automation (Python/PowerShell), interest in security

Benefits and additional information:

• $145,000 + Super + 10% bonus
• 4 days onsite (Sydney) + Friday half-day WFH
• Finish at 1pm every Friday
• Work with global teams (AU, UK, US)
• Clear progression within cloud, identity engineering & security
• 2 wellbeing days + 5 extra Christmas leave days
• Retail discounts, gym benefits, EAP + lifestyle perks

On-call:

• Every 3rd weekend (global rotation)
• 24-hour coverage with ~30 min response time

How to apply:

If you’re looking to step into a global environment, work on large-scale identity systems and grow within cloud and engineering, this is a strong move.

Apply now or reach out to Sienna Coate Thompson at Talent International for a confidential chat.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis, working across a range of project initiatives within a large-scale, complex enterprise network environment.

Joining a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, you will be responsible for the build, configuration and deployment of network security devices which include F5 load balance along with Juniper SRX and FortiGate firewalls.

This is a hands-on, project-focused engineering role. You will need to demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience across two of the three network security devices to be considered.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant vendor certifications
• Demonstrated network engineering project experience gained within large, complex network environments
• Proven knowledge and experience configuring, deploying and troubleshooting network security devices with advanced knowledge and experience with Juniper SRX or FortiGate firewalls along with and F5 load balancers (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM)
• Strong knowledge and experience of routing and switching including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN and VTP
• Previous experience with IPS tools is highly regarded, as is any experience writing Python scripts or using Ansible
• Superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as required

This is a Sydney-based role which will require you to be in the office at least two days per week.

An attractive salary package is on offer. To be excited for this exciting opportunity, please apply online today.

Opportunity knocks…

We’re recruiting a Business Analyst to join our government client on a permanent basis. You’ll be working in a highly collaborative environment, contributing to large-scale initiatives across data, systems, and digital transformation.

Why you’re special…

• You’re a Business Analyst with 3-5 years’ experience (this is not a senior role), bringing strong documentation and process-mapping skills, plus a genuine ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• You communicate clearly, collaborate naturally, and build trusted relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• You have delivered data-centric projects, including data warehouse implementations, migrations, integrations, or privacy and compliance initiatives.
• You’ve contributed to complex, enterprise-scale projects, including ERP or CRM implementations, cross-platform integrations, or large web projects (new builds or major enhancements).
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with Salesforce.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a purpose-led organisation with a diverse and active project pipeline.
• Auckland CBD location.
• Supportive, close-knit team environment.
• Permanent opportunity.

Please apply now to register your interest.

We are only able to consider candidates with relevant NZ work rights who are currently based in New Zealand.

Water New Zealand is on the lookout for an organised and proactive Administration and Training Support who’s ready to step in and support both corporate services and training functions. A 12-month fixed term opportunity, starting as soon as possible, is an excellent opportunity for someone to grow their experience within a professional, collaborative team.

About Water New Zealand

‘Ka ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora ngā tāngata’
‘If the water is healthy, the land is healthy, the people are healthy’

Water New Zealand is a membership organisation on an exciting journey of growth. They provide leadership in the sector through collaboration, professional development, and networking. As the largest water industry body in Aotearoa New Zealand, they represent water management professionals and organisations promoting the sustainable management and development of the water environment.

About the Role

This is a busy and varied role, providing essential administrative and training support across the organisation, with a strong focus on ensuring the administration and training function of Water New Zealand runs effectively and delivers a responsive, high-quality service to members.

In this role, key responsibilities will include:
* Providing high-volume administrative support across corporate services
* Acting as a central point for training enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
* Supporting the delivery of virtual instructor led training * Maintaining accurate records and systems across membership and training platforms
* Assisting with membership renewals and general organisational administration to support smooth day-to-day operations

As part of a small team, we expect the responsibilities of this role will vary from time to time, and this person will be agile, happy to jump in and support initiatives and tasks as needed to ensure team success.

About You

You’ll bring strong organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

No task is too small or too big, you take pride in following and executing processes to a high standard, while also looking for ways to improve them.

What we’re looking for

* A self-motivated approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
* A strong process orientation, with the ability to follow established processes accurately and consistently
* Good written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with stakeholders across phone and email
* Strong technical skills, someone who can quickly pick up new systems

In return, you can expect to be warmly welcomed and quickly feel part of a collaborative and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to step into a professional environment, make a real impact, and work within the dynamic, ever-changing water sector that is so critical to Aotearoa New Zealand.

To Apply

To apply for the role, click the APPLY button now! Applications will close as soon as a suitable person is identified.

For further information, and a copy of the full position description, please get in touch with John Keith on 021 205 3252, or Katie Kemp on 021 928 232 at Talent.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this position.

Join Our Team as a Data Lakehouse Report Engineer

Are you passionate about data engineering and reporting? Do you thrive in transforming legacy systems into modern, scalable data solutions? We’re seeking a talented Data Lakehouse Report Engineer to support a major system transformation initiative. This permanent full-time role offers flexibility, hybrid work, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

About the Role:

As a key member of our Data Foundations Team, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining data pipelines, ingesting legacy data, and developing semantic data models within a cutting-edge Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse environment. Your expertise will enable effective reporting and data governance uplift as part of a broader systems transformation.

Your Responsibilities:

– Develop and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines

– Extract legacy data from systems such as One Housing

– Load curated data-sets into Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse

– Design semantic and curated data models

– Deliver Power BI reporting solutions aligned with business needs

– Collaborate with vendor partners on technical delivery

– Translate business requirements into efficient data models

What We Are Looking For:

– Strong background in data engineering and ETL/ELT pipeline development

– Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (minimum 1-1.5+ years preferred)

– Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and data modelling

– Experience with data pipeline orchestration and warehousing principles

– Knowledge of Power BI reporting

– Familiarity with legacy source systems and migration environments

– Transferable experience with Azure, AWS, Snowflake, or Databricks is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile:

– Demonstrated capability in building and maintaining data pipelines

– Experience developing semantic layers and curated data-sets

– Ability to work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams

– Exposure to housing/property systems or non-profit sectors is advantageous but not essential

Urgent hiring – we’re ready to onboard a strong candidate quickly! If you’re experienced in data engineering and reporting and eager to be part of a meaningful transformation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovative data solutions!

Please submit your cover letter & CV application in Word format only by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button below or email to anna.au@talentinternational.com

Business Analyst | Senior Business Analyst | Lead Business Analyst (Multiple Roles)
Sydney | Up to $450 – $700 per day | 5-12 month contracts + likely extensions

We are partnering with a leading consultancy delivering into major government and enterprise programs, seeking multiple Business Analysts across mid, senior, and lead levels.

These opportunities will see you working on complex, high-impact initiatives, collaborating with architects, developers, and senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, well-designed solutions.

Key responsibilities

• lead and facilitate workshops to elicit, analyse, and document business and technical requirements
• translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• collaborate closely with architects and developers to ensure requirements are feasible, scalable, and well understood
• produce and maintain artefacts such as functional specifications, process flows, data models, and interface definitions
• support solution design by validating technical approaches against business objectives and constraints
• contribute to backlog refinement, prioritisation, and dependency management in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
• support testing and UAT through test case review, validation, and maintaining traceability
• identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across requirements and solution design
• facilitate walkthroughs, ensuring stakeholder alignment and sign-off

What we’re looking for

• proven experience as a Business Analyst within complex delivery environments, across projects or programs
• strong understanding of application development, system integrations, APIs, and data flows
• experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models
• ability to produce high-quality requirements documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• experience working closely with technical teams including developers, testers, and architects
• strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to influence across all levels
• familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
• strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

Nice to have depending on level

• experience leading BA activities across programs or mentoring junior analysts
• exposure to modelling techniques, data analysis, or enterprise architecture environments
• ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on delivery levels

Please Note:

• active australian security clearance required; must have full australian work rights
• contract rate up to$450 – $700 per day
• 5 to 12 month contract with strong likelihood of extension
• sydney based role with a leading consultancy

Identity & Access Management Engineer (PAM & PKI)

Join one of the world’s leading music companies – home to some of the most iconic artists, labels and creative teams on the planet – as they continue to expand their Tech Security & Identity function and build out their global technology hub in Sydney CBD.

Talent International is partnering with this global organisation to support the growth of their Identity Security capability, with a focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

This is a hands-on IAM engineering role responsible for supporting and improving enterprise PAM and PKI platforms across a large global environment. You’ll work closely with infrastructure, security and application teams to secure privileged identities, manage certificate lifecycles and strengthen identity security controls across cloud and enterprise platforms.

The role offers a salary of up to $135,000 + super, working 4 days onsite in the Sydney CBD office, with Fridays a half-day working remotely from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and support Privileged Access Management (CyberArk) platforms
• Manage PKI infrastructure and certificate lifecycle processes
• Support privileged account management across users, applications and services
• Contribute to automation and scripting across identity security workflows
• Integrate PAM and PKI capabilities across enterprise systems and cloud platforms
• Troubleshoot identity security issues escalated from TechOps
• Support improvements to automation, platform reliability and security posture

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-4 years’ experience in IAM, Identity Security or Security Engineering roles
• Strong experience with PKI and certificate lifecycle management (a key priority for the role)
• Experience working with CyberArk or Privileged Access Management platforms
• Strong automation capability (PowerShell or scripting)
• Experience working in enterprise security or IAM environments
• Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder collaboration skills

Nice to have

• Experience with Keyfactor or similar certificate lifecycle tools
• Exposure to cloud-based identity security environments
• Experience integrating PAM and PKI with broader security tooling

Team & Structure

• Small and growing Identity Security team
• Global structure across Sydney, Nashville and London
• Reporting into the Tech Security & Identity leadership team
• TechOps supports Level 1 / 2 operational issues, with this role focused on engineering and platform ownership

Technology Environment

• CyberArk – primary Privileged Access Management platform
• PKI infrastructure and certificate lifecycle management
• Keyfactor for certificate lifecycle tooling
• Cloud-first infrastructure and SaaS security platforms
• Automation across identity and security workflows

Why Join?

• Opportunity to help build and shape the Sydney technology hub
• Work with enterprise-scale identity security platforms
• Exposure to both PAM and PKI security domains
• Collaborative global environment across APAC, US and Europe
• Opportunity to influence how identity security capabilities evolve

To Apply

If this sounds like your next step, or you’d like a confidential discussion, please apply now.

• Permanent Career Opportunity
• Sydney CBD Office location – stunning, newly refurbished offices
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH
• Competitive Salary up to $250,000 + super + Bonus

A leading music organisation is seeking an eager and exceptional individual to join its Infrastructure Team as the primary Infrastructure Architect. This organisation is a global powerhouse in recorded music, publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content, operating in more than 60 countries and dedicated to artistry, innovation, and creative excellence.

As the Infrastructure Architect, you will work closely with engineering, implementation, operations, and business stakeholders to drive strategy, architecture, standards, and designs for the organisation’s IT infrastructure. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining foundational technology systems- including networks, servers, storage, and A/V environments-and ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Planning: Develop blueprints and long-term roadmaps for IT infrastructure, supporting both current and future business requirements.
• System Integration: Ensure new and existing systems operate seamlessly and efficiently.
• Technical Architecture: Define technical standards and specifications across hardware, software, and network components.
• Standards & Governance: Document and maintain infrastructure standards and best practices.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security measures and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Identify performance issues, resolve bottlenecks, and optimise infrastructure efficiency.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Develop plans to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with IT teams, business units, and vendors to align technical solutions with organisational objectives.
• Automation: Work with engineering, implementation, and operations teams to automate processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical expertise across networking, servers, storage, and A/V technologies.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to design and deliver long-term infrastructure plans.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Experience

• 10+ years in IT, including:
• Minimum 3 years in network design
• Minimum 2 years in compute and storage design
• Minimum 1 year in A/V design
• Experience delivering customer-facing presentations (4+ years).
• Experience with architecture and strategic planning (2+ years).
• Infrastructure automation experience (2+ years).
• Proven experience running large-scale PoC/PoV evaluations and conducting cost/benefit analyses.

If this role sounds interesting, please APPLY NOW!

This role is responsible for delivering business analysis, requirements definition and process improvements. You will work across complex enterprise environments to ensure successful delivery and ongoing optimisation of technology services.

Key Responsibilities

• Scoping, engaging vendors for estimates, defining options papers working with minimal supervision.
• Develop gap analysis and elicit functional and non-functional requirements
• Analyse, prioritise and manage requirements ensuring traceability
• Map business processes to system functionality identifying gaps and opportunities
• Translate business needs into technical and solution requirements
• Apply analytical tools and techniques to support cost analysis and investment planning
• Support development of testing strategies and user acceptance testing plans
• Contribute to business case development and risk assessment
• Drive continuous improvement and service excellence initiatives

Required skills and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a business discipline or equivalent
• Knowledge of business analysis frameworks such as BABOK or Agile BA
• Extensive experience in business analysis working on applications projects within complex organisations
• Experience in requirements elicitation, modelling, testing and verification
• Experience developing testing strategies and business cases
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please forward your updated CV to Jane Saxby.talentinternational.com by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further enquires please call Jane Saxby on 0456 372 202