Principal Engineer - Cloud & DevOps (NV1 cleared)

LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and**Network services.

We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Cloud & DevOps with NV1 clearance, based anywhere in Australia (ideally in Canberra but open to other locations). We are open to permanent (preferred) and contractors (daily rate).

You will lead & deliver high-end technical solutions on a Microsoft Azure platform that meet and exceed client requirements.

The role

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Azure platform and automation initiatives.
• Design, document and implement secure, scalable and reliable Azure solutions.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, supported by robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Provision and manage AKS environments, including application deployment, microservices configuration and Helm chart management.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing architecture and design guidance across multiple engagements.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders and executives.
• Produce high-quality engineering artefacts including solution designs, runbooks, governance documentation and change records.
• Partner with delivery leaders on estimation, planning and risk management.
• Mentor engineers, support onboarding, contribute to hiring activities and help uplift engineering capability across the team.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work, takes ownership and communicates well. You will be based anywhere in Australia (with Canberra as a preference) with an NV1 AGSVA security clearance.

Technical skills:

• Azure IaaS and PaaS: Deep hands-on capability across the full Azure estate with a DevOps mindset

• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM Templates and Bicep

• Kubernetes (AKS)

• Pipelines and source control: Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Bamboo & Jenkins

• HashiCorp tooling: Terraform and Vault for secrets and credential management

• Azure Networking, Security and Identity: cloud networking, security controls, Entra ID, RBAC and access design

• Cloud Automation: Python, Bash and PowerShell

• Azure Functions, Key Vault, Backups and Cloud Storage

• Azure Integration: Logic Apps, API Management and Microservices

• Cloud Identity, Governance, Licensing and Azure AD

• Azure Databases including PostgreSQL

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a team that leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction

• Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisations

• Be supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning

• Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.

• Take advantage of largely working from home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life

• Thrive in a community with strong values**#BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore**

Apply now or call Gayatri on [+61 3 9112 0261](tel:+61 3 9112 0261) if you have any questions