AWS Specialists

24 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia 0822d525-d9f5-4eba-aeac-88547e6fa765 Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Profectus is an Australian technology and professional services organisation delivering secure, scalable, and innovative ICT solutions across government and critical infrastructure sectors. With a strong record of supporting Defence digital transformation programs, we are looking to expand our service offerings further within AWS.

We are seeking professionals across a range of AWS-aligned specialisations, including:

  • AWS Cloud Architects
    – secure solution design, multi-account architecture, and CAF landing zone implementation.
  • DevOps / Automation Engineers
    – infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD, and container orchestration.
  • Cloud Security Specialists
    – AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, WAF, Shield, and Zero Trust operations.
  • Platform / Infrastructure Engineers
    – EC2, VPC, Route 53, RDS, S3, and hybrid connectivity.
  • Data & Integration Engineers
    – Lambda, Glue, Redshift, API Gateway, and cross-domain data management.
  • Service Delivery & Support Specialists
    – ITIL-based operations, patching, and incident response in secure AWS environments.

Key Competencies & Skills

AWS Cloud Architecture & Implementation

Design, deploy, and manage secure multi-account environments aligned with Defence Cloud and Hosting Certification frameworks.

Security & Compliance

Implement ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight controls through AWS native tools - GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, KMS, Config, and Inspector.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Proficiency with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and automation scripting in Bash, Python, or PowerShell to streamline provisioning and configuration.

DevOps Practices

Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using CodePipeline, GitLab, or Jenkins; automate deployments across multiple environments.

Networking & Connectivity

Configure VPCs, Transit Gateway, VPN, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, and hybrid network architectures to connect on-prem and cloud securely.

Monitoring & Optimisation

Use CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Cost Explorer for operational visibility and FinOps optimisation.

Data Management & Storage

Implement scalable storage and data solutions via S3, EFS, and Glacier; secure and replicate classified data across regions and enclaves.

Documentation & Governance

Develop HLD/LLD documentation, standard operating procedures, and configuration baselines aligned with Defence governance requirements.

Service Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Apply ITIL frameworks for service transition, incident response, and continuous improvement within classified environments.

Qualifications & Certifications

Highly Regarded Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
  • CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (advantageous)
  • ITIL v3/v4 Foundation
  • Microsoft Azure or VMware cross-cloud certification

Essential Requirements

  • Current
    NV2 Security Clearance (minimum)
  • Demonstrated experience delivering AWS or hybrid cloud solutions within Defence or Federal Government environments
  • Strong understanding of ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight compliance frameworks

Why Profectus

Joining Profectus means contributing to projects that shape the future of secure Defence ICT. You will work alongside a highly skilled team, leveraging Microsoft's cloud ecosystem to deliver resilient, compliant and future-ready platforms supporting Australia's Defence mission.

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