Senior Cloud Engineer

We are seeking
six experienced Senior Cloud Engineers
to provide cloud engineering services into the
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
. The successful candidates will design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure, ensuring it operates efficiently, securely, and in alignment with organisational technical and business requirements. This is a high-impact role within Defence, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a secure and mission-critical environment.

This position will be based
onsite
in
Canberra, Perth, Melbourne, or Brisbane
, with standard full-time hours of
40 per week
.

Key Skills and Experience Requirements

• Cloud Architecture
  : Proven experience in architecting and designing
  AWS infrastructure solutions
  , ensuring scalability, performance, security, and compliance.
• Collaboration
  : Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product owners, developers, and senior leadership, to optimise cloud services.
• Security and Compliance
  : Experience implementing and assessing
  security controls
  in alignment with the
  Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
  ,
  ISM
  , and
  Essential Eight
  .
• Emerging Technologies
  : Knowledge of
  Zero Trust Architecture
  ,
  CNAPP/SASE tooling
  , and
  Azure Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services
  .
• Proof of Concept Implementation
  : Experience building
  PoCs
  to replicate production environments for testing and validation purposes.
• Communication Skills
  : Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical teams and senior stakeholders effectively.
• Security Clearance
  : Must be able to obtain
  NV1 clearance
  and be willing to undergo
  ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA)
  .

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement secure and scalable
  AWS cloud solutions
  for ASD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise AWS services for
  cost
  ,
  performance
  ,
  security
  , and
  reliability
  .
• Work with product owners, developers, and agencies to identify, test, and assess security controls.
• Contribute to the implementation of
  CNAPP/SASE tooling
  across cloud platforms.
• Implement and test solutions and tools as
  Proofs of Concept (PoCs)
  .
• Analyse current architectures, plan for emerging technologies, and ensure compliance with organisational standards.
• Collaborate closely with industry cloud providers to architect feasible and viable solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical designs, testing procedures, and architecture reviews.
• Participate in Agile sprints and other iterative delivery activities to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Working Arrangements

• Location
  : Onsite at
  Canberra, Perth, Melbourne, or Brisbane
  .
• Hours
  : Full-time,
  40 hours per week
  .
• Hybrid Work
  : Not applicable; this role is fully onsite.

Security Clearance

• Candidates must be able to obtain
  NV1 clearance
  and be willing to undergo
  ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA)
  prior to commencement.

Period of Engagement

• Estimated Start Date
  : Wednesday, 15 January 2026
• Initial Contract Duration
  : 12 months
• Extension Term
  : Up to
  two additional 12-month extensions
  , subject to business needs.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant
  cloud certifications
  , such as
  AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  ,
  Azure certifications
  , or equivalent.
• Experience with
  CNAPP/SASE
  cloud security tooling.
• Exposure to
  Zero Trust Architecture
  concepts and implementation.
• Previous experience working within
  Defence or highly secure government environments
  .

About the Organisation

The
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
is a statutory agency within the Defence portfolio that protects Australia against global threats and advances national interests through foreign signals intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber operations as directed by the Australian Government. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to ASD's mission-critical cloud initiatives and to work with cutting-edge technologies in a secure and high-performance environment.