Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer (Australian Citizen - Security Cleared)
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