Cloud Platform Engineer

About the role

At nib, we're reimagining how technology powers better health experiences. We're looking for a Cloud Engineer to help design, build, and optimise scalable, secure, and automated cloud solutions that enable innovation and accelerate delivery across our business.

In this position, you will build and optimise networking infrastructure while ensuring the availability of critical systems. Additionally, you will automate infrastructure and software delivery, promote DevOps practices, and empower teams to deliver value more quickly. You will work across Azure and AWS environments to implement governance and execute disaster recovery processes.

What you'll do:

• Plan and execute disaster recovery runbooks for critical business systems
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS and Azure with CDK and Terraform
• Promote DevOps and cloud-native practices
• Implement strong security controls to ensure regulatory compliance
• Manage networking technologies such as Strata Cloud Manager, Megaport MCR/DXC, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute
• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise system performance

About
you

You have a strong enthusiasm for automation and cloud engineering, with a proven track record of helping teams deliver quickly. Experience in an APRA-regulated environment is preferred but not mandatory.

You'll bring:

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Network Engineering
• Proficiency in automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, Python, or TypeScript
• In-depth knowledge of security best practices using Prisma Access, Azure, and AWS
• Familiarity with AWS Fault Injection Service and Azure Chaos Studio
• Expertise in managing networks in a multi-cloud environment, including AWS Transit Gateway, Azure vWAN, Megaport Cloud Router, and Palo Alto Prisma Access
• Proven experience in creating and executing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans
• Strong communication skills, with demonstrated project leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities

We know some people only apply when they meet every requirement. We're always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture - so if this role resonates with you and you have relevant experience; we'd love to hear from you

Who we are

nib is a leader in private health insurance, disability support and health services, reshaping the industry through bold innovation, strategic disruption and trusted partnerships. We deliver great value health insurance and support services to protect, connect and empower you to access healthcare when and where you need.

We have a mission and vision of people enjoying better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, helping members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions and generally live healthier lives.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.

nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please contact us at

Working at nib

Our hybrid working model offers flexibility to work from home or our purpose-built office Hubs, designed for focus, connection, and collaboration. We're committed to coming together with purpose.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:

• New starter benefit to help set up a functional home workspace
• 50% discount on employee health insurance + 35% off travel insurance
• The opportunity to give back to the community through paid leave for volunteering through nib foundation
• Access to our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts
• Access to employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees

The fine print

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.