Our client is a leading Australian national security organisation responsible for safeguarding the nation against complex global threats. Their mission spans foreign signals intelligence, cybersecurity, and the delivery of cutting‑edge secure technology solutions. As part of this high‑impact environment, you’ll join a team dedicated to strengthening Australia’s digital resilience through advanced cloud engineering, automation, and secure systems design.
This organisation offers a highly mission‑driven culture, access to state‑of‑the‑art technologies, and the opportunity to work on capabilities that directly support Australia’s national interests.
About the Role
The Senior Cloud & Automation Engineer will play a key role in designing, delivering, and enhancing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions within client environments.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing automation that improves scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency across cloud platforms.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to design cost‑effective, secure cloud solutions.
- Identifying opportunities to consolidate, simplify, and improve existing cloud‑based or cloud‑enabled services.
- Designing and implementing automated scripts, IaC templates, and cloud deployment mechanisms.
- Managing complex cloud environments with a strong focus on security, data protection, and compliance.
- Running automated tests across systems, applications, networks, and databases.
- Identifying bugs, inefficiencies, and workflow improvements throughout the software and systems lifecycle.
To excel in this role, you will bring:
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or similar field.
- Strong programming and scripting abilities.
- Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS preferred).
- Hands‑on experience with automation tools and Infrastructure‑as‑Code.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and run advanced testing processes.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams.
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
Experience level: EL1 equivalent
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 23 March 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
