Minimum of 1 + establish a merit pool Lead Technology Architect
Tender ID: 603754
Tender Details
Tender Description
This Tender is invited by the Issuer.
1. Position description:
1. Technology Architects at the EL2 equivalent level are also called Senior Cloud Engineer (Senior Technical Engineering Expert) EL2.
2. Technology Architects/ Senior Cloud Engineer determine the appropriate technologies to be used in the service development and delivery environment. They monitor emerging technologies and plan technology exploration, implementation and retirement.
3. Services Australia is seeking to procure a Senior Cloud Engineer (expert) to play a pivotal role in delivering complex application development projects on public cloud platforms across the Technology and Digital Program (TDP) Group that align with the agency’s strategic objectives. The position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience and expertise in Public Cloud Services.
4. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will specialise in either Azure or AWS public cloud platforms, with the capability to design, implement, and optimise environments from new (greenfield) implementations as well as enhance existing setups (brownfield). This role is focused on building secure-by-design architectures, incorporating reusable patterns and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deliver scalable, compliant cloud solutions in line with APS frameworks and regulations.
5. Senior Cloud Engineer will collaborate with Architecture, Cyber Security, and Core Infrastructure teams in the group to establish foundational infrastructure, enforce governance, and apply best practices across networking and resource management in your primary platform, while demonstrating skills in both Azure and AWS.
6. The Senior Cloud Engineer is expected to operate with a significant degree of independence with a high level of autonomy, while also maintaining close working relationships with key stakeholders and strict adherence to agency processes and procedures.
7. In performing the role, the candidate will be required to identify and drive innovation, manage and lead change, and has an active role in contributing to and implementing the agency’s strategic direction with decision-making and advice to others highly dependent on their own judgement.
8. The Senior Cloud Engineer is vital in ensuring that Services Australia effectively leverages technology to enhance service delivery and meet the needs of the community.
9. Develop, describe present and influence outcomes and/or findings across various forums.
10 .Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills in a collaborative environment
2. Technical experience:
1. 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer, with expertise in building greenfield and brownfield setups in either Azure OR AWS public clouds, including IaC implementations and secure-by-design principles.
2. Proven track record with foundational elements in Azure (Landing Zones, Management Groups, Resource Groups, Key Vault, Blob Storage, Virtual Machines) OR AWS equivalents (Landing Zone, Organizations, VPCs, Secrets Manager, S3, EC2).
3. Strong knowledge of networking in either or both platforms: Azure (VNets, peering, NSGs, routing) and/or AWS (VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways), including hybrid connectivity.
4. Experience in governance and security: Implementing policies, guardrails, RBAC/IAM, and tools like Azure Security Center or AWS Security Hub.
5. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline), and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
6. Understanding of Australian government cloud requirements, including data sovereignty, security classifications, and regulatory compliance.
7. Proficiency in relevant technologies, frameworks, and tools, as well as the ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable and sustainable solutions is imperative.
8. Data governance, privacy laws, and other pertinent policies that impact solution delivery within Services Australia.
3. Knowledge and Qualifications:
1. Certifications such as AZ-104/AZ-305 (Azure) or AWS SysOps/CloudOps highly desirable.
2. Strong communication and negotiation skills
3. Professional presentation skills
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Australian Capital Territory