Senior Cloud and Automation Engineer

About the Company
Peoplebank are a leading information technology talent consultancy that focuses on providing specialised IT consultants to Tier-1 clients in diverse industries like Banking/Financial Services, Retail, Telecommunications, and Government. Our consultants are engaged in a variety of cutting-edge projects throughout Australia
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About the Role
Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Senior Cloud and Automation Engineer

This is a 12-month contract role with 2*12 month possible extension, located at our client's ACT in a hybrid set-up.

Job details
Client  requires a Cloud Automation Specialist for the delivery of a scalable and secure cloud automation to support company's resiliency goals and objectives for PROTECTED capabilities while also considering dependency and dependent systems and services. Additionally, the candidate must work with customers to design cost effective, secure and resilient cloud based PROTECTED solutions. Furthermore, they must identify opportunities to consolidate, simplify, streamline, and continually improve cloud based or cloud utilising internal and customer capability.

The candidate 
MUST
 be an Australian Citizen.

Candidates 
MUST
 have a current Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance.

Key duties and responsibilities
Client  requires an APS EL1 equivalent Cloud Automation Specialist to:

• Identify opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Run tests using tools and scripts for databases, systems, networks and applications.
• Test automated techniques to ensure they perform effectively and complete the assigned tasks.
• Design and execute QA tests using scripts and tools that automatically test functionality.
• Identify bugs and quality issues during the software development life cycle, and/or business and back end processes within the scope of automation.
• Collaborate with other business units to understand how you can use automation to improve workflow.
• Design and implement automated solutions for cloud-based infrastructure, such as scripts.
• Manage complex cloud environments, including security measures for protecting data

Technical skills

• Bachelor's degree in either I.T, system engineering, computer science or other related field
  • Strong skills in programming and Scripting.
  • Expertise in at least one major cloud platform – AWS preferred.
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-code

Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters.

Essential criteria
1.Solid understanding of computer programming and software development, BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.

2.Experience with one or more Automation tools.

3.Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests.

4.Excellent analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

5.Ability to communicate well with other members of the development team.

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens and  must have NV1  security clearance.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Archna Singh  on  quoting Job Reference: 
#268988.

Please note:
 Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.

Peoplebank
and
Leaders IT
are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we're here to support you.