Cloud Automation Engineer

Location Deakin
Discipline Cloud Architects
Job reference 181422
Salary Competitive Rates
Consultant email [email protected]

Location: Canberra (ACT)

Sector: Federal Government

Job Type: Contract

Contract Term: 12 Months + 2 extensions of 12 months

We Pay Weekly

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Automation Engineer to support the delivery, optimisation, and ongoing management of a large-scale multi-cloud environment (Azure & AWS).

This role is critical in designing, automating, and maintaining secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. You'll work as part of a collaborative cloud platforms team, contributing to the evolution of modern cloud services and supporting end users across a complex enterprise environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated solutions for cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration
  • Implement best practices across cloud security, compliance, and cost optimisation
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as:
    • Bicep
    • ARM Templates
    • Azure PowerShell
    • AWS CloudFormation
  • Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using Azure DevOps and Git
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Maintain clear and accurate documentation of cloud architectures, processes, and standards
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud environments to ensure performance and reliability
  • Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies, services, and industry trends

ABOUT YOU

You are a technically strong Cloud Engineer with hands-on experience across Azure and/or AWS environments. You thrive in collaborative settings and are passionate about automation, cloud innovation, and continuous improvement.

Your skills and experience include:

  • Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer (Azure, AWS, or Multi-Cloud)
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture and services
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Bicep, ARM, Azure PowerShell, or CloudFormation)
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines)
  • Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Divya Arora
Consultant

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