Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Key Requirements (Don't Apply If You Can't Tick These): Aussie citizen with current NV1 security clearance – that's the top priority, no exceptions. Tertiary quals in IT, Comp Sci, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on chops. At least 5 years in cloud engineering, with 3+ years deep in Azure in big enterprise or gov setups. Proven IaC wizardry with tools like ARM, Bicep, or Terraform for Azure. Azure certs like Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert – highly desirable to hit the ground running.  Senior Azure Cloud Engineer - Join our merit pools for Contract Cloud gigsG'day, Azure aces! If you're a cloud whiz keen to dive into federal tech challenges, we've got the gig for you. Picture this: you're leading the charge in a Cloud Engineering squad, nailing the Cloud Adoption and uptake to crank out real value for a government agency. Based in Sydney or Melbourne with remote or hybrid possible if it fits the op needs, you'll team up with business crews, top notch cloud architects and tech partners to deliver rock-solid Azure setups – think high-avail, secure, and scalable, all while ticking off those strict gov policies and ISM standards.You'll coordinate killer Azure infra designs, amp up IaC with ARM, Bicep, or Terraform, and mentor the team on best practices for networking, storage, and security. Plus, you'll audit deployments for cost smarts and risk dodges, shape governance frameworks, and turn biz needs into bulletproof solutions. It's all about resilience and performance in a fed context – no fluff, just results. We know because we do – we've architected enterprise beasts, steered massive programs, and fine-tuned cloud ops as ICT contractors ourselves. As directors who've walked the walk, we spot the trailblazers and gear you up to smash your contracting career. If you tick the essentials below, we'll help you excel in contracting. Keen? Let's chat.  Talk to us: Cloud Delivered: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clouddelivered/ Tristan Coleman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristancoleman/ Dan Harrison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgwharrison/ Ursan Sachdeva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursansachdeva/ Essential criteria Solid quals in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar real-world experience. 5+ years cloud engineering, including 3+ years hands-on with Azure in enterprise or gov environments. Track record designing Azure goodies like VMs, App Services, Functions, Active Directory, and DevOps. IaC expertise using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform for Azure. Skills in container orchestration via Azure Kubernetes Service and virtual networking. Know-how of fed gov cloud frameworks, ISM security, and compliance rules. Ace at scripting with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python for cloud automation.  Desirable criteria Agile and DevOps experience in gov settings. Up on emerging cloud trends, especially AI/ML hooks into Azure. Hands-on with cloud migrations for federal government landscapes Multi-cloud or hybrid integration smarts.