Cloud Architect

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow

Job Description

We are currently looking for a strong Cloud Architect with a solid background in building scalable, resilient, and secure solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). You must have a background in solving complex technical challenges and leading a teams to success. We're looking for a talented individual to join our growing and dynamic technology team. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our cloud strategy, responsible for the end-to-end design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud architecture. You'll work with a wide range of AWS services, ensuring our platform is not only performant and cost-effective, but also at the forefront of the industry. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of our technology.

We're looking for someone with extensive hands-on experience in AWS, a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, and a proven ability to design highly available, fault-tolerant systems. If you're ready to make a real impact and help us build the future on the cloud, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design and Build: Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud architecture on AWS, focusing on security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Innovate: Drive the adoption of new AWS services and cloud technologies to keep our platform at the forefront of the industry.
• Lead and Mentor: Guide and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate: Work closely with product, development, and operations teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Optimize: Continuously assess and optimize our AWS infrastructure for performance and cost.

Qualifications

Skills/Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience as a Cloud Architect, specifically with AWS.
• Deep expertise in a wide range of AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, ECS/EKS, IAM).
• Proven ability to design and implement highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• An AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional) is a significant plus.

Additional Information

Why join us:

At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Join us now and discover just how far your career can go

We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits, so don't forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about what's on offer.

We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusivity, and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at

Other important stuff:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or AccessHQ.

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Agencies:
We've got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Why join us:

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

Agencies:

We've got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks