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About the Role Our client, focused on the National Security of Australia, is seeking multiple experienced Cloud Engineers. These are 12 month contracts with 2 x 12 month extensions with availability to work from multiple states in Australia!
In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and designing AWS infrastructure solutions to meet organisational technical and business requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise AWS services for cost performance, security, and reliability, while adhering to best practice and compliance standards. Additionally, you will coordinate with senior leadership and work closely with product owners and developers to identify, test, and assess security controls in alignment with the PSPF, ISM, E8, and organisational policy.
Key responsibilities include:
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Applications for this role close on 7 May 2025. To apply, send an updated CV to intel@whizdom.com.au or call Zarina on 0480 002 504 for a confidential conversation. Applicants must hold an active NV1 clearance as a minimum.
Cloud Engineer
| Job title : | Cloud Engineer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $150 - $170 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-04-23 |
| Duration : | 12 months |
| Job Reference : | V-51889 |
| Contact name : | Zarina Fitzgerald |
| Contact email : | zarinaf@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 7 days ago |
In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and designing AWS infrastructure solutions to meet organisational technical and business requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise AWS services for cost performance, security, and reliability, while adhering to best practice and compliance standards. Additionally, you will coordinate with senior leadership and work closely with product owners and developers to identify, test, and assess security controls in alignment with the PSPF, ISM, E8, and organisational policy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the implementation of CNAPP/SASE tooling across cloud platforms.
- Using and implementing products related to Azure Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Domain Services.
- Implementing solutions and tools as Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for evaluation prior to use in the TS Cloud, including replicating production environments for PoCs and testing.
- Working with agencies to understand their current state architectures and incorporating these considerations into architectural designs.
- Ensuring relevant policies and standards are addressed, and planning and designing for emerging technologies such as Zero Trust Architecture.
- Collaborating closely with industry cloud providers to architect feasible and viable solution architectures.
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to optimise AWS services.
- Proven ability to coordinate with senior leadership and work collaboratively with product owners and developers.
- In-depth knowledge of security controls and compliance standards, including PSPF, ISM, and E8.
- Experience with CNAPP/SASE tooling and Azure Active Directory services.
- Ability to implement solutions and tools as PoCs and replicate production environments for testing.
- Understanding of current state architectures and emerging technologies such as Zero Trust Architecture.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with industry cloud providers.
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.
Applications for this role close on 7 May 2025. To apply, send an updated CV to intel@whizdom.com.au or call Zarina on 0480 002 504 for a confidential conversation. Applicants must hold an active NV1 clearance as a minimum.