Cloud Systems Engineer

Location: Canberra, ACT
Employment Type: Contract – Full Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (must be Canberra-based)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2027, with possible extension options
Security Clearance: NV1 Required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer to join a large Federal Government technology environment and support the ongoing development, automation and optimisation of cloud and infrastructure services.

This is a highly technical role suited to an engineer with strong Microsoft Azure, networking, Windows and Red Hat Linux experience, combined with mature scripting and automation capabilities.

You'll help automate service tasks, integrate systems and improve the sustainability of application and infrastructure environments. The role will also have a strong focus on cloud cost optimisation and FinOps, including identifying opportunities to improve service utilisation, licensing and infrastructure efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure
• Engineer and troubleshoot Azure networking and security solutions
• Develop automation and service improvements using PowerShell, Python and Bash
• Support Windows Server, Windows Desktop and Red Hat Linux environments
• Develop and maintain DevOps and CI/CD processes
• Automate operational tasks and integrate multiple systems to reduce manual effort
• Support Microsoft 365 security, Intune, Active Directory and PKI services
• Use Azure DevOps to support development, automation and infrastructure activities
• Investigate and develop FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices
• Analyse cloud service usage and licensing to identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Identify opportunities to reuse existing infrastructure and optimise IaaS consumption
• Produce high-quality technical designs, security documentation and standard operating procedures
• Ensure infrastructure changes align with relevant security requirements and Australian Government security frameworks

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Strong commercial or enterprise experience as a Cloud Systems Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Strong Azure networking and security knowledge
• Advanced scripting and automation skills across PowerShell, Python and Bash
• Strong Windows Server and Windows Desktop experience
• Experience administering Red Hat Linux
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with Microsoft Intune, Active Directory and PKI
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 security
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Ability to work across multiple technologies and integrate complex systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience

Experience with the following will be highly regarded:

• FinOps and automated cloud cost management
• Azure cost optimisation and IaaS optimisation
• Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code licensing and service usage
• Australian Government security controls, including ACSC Essential Eight and ISM
• Infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code

Why Apply?

• Long-term contract through to June 2027, with possible extension
• Work on complex Azure and enterprise infrastructure environments
• Opportunity to combine cloud engineering with automation, security and FinOps
• Hybrid working arrangements in Canberra
• Work alongside experienced technology and infrastructure professionals
• Make a tangible impact by improving the efficiency, security and sustainability of enterprise ICT services

Security Requirement

• Active NV1 security clearance is required for this position.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer with strong Azure, automation and infrastructure skills and an active NV1 clearance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your latest CV or contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion about this long-term opportunity.