AWS Consultant

Pearson Carter Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

AWS certifications support

Professional development

Diverse project exposure

Collaborative team

Job summary

Pearson Carter Limited seeks an experienced AWS Consultant to join our Brisbane team. You will design, implement and optimise cloud solutions for clients, focusing on scalability, security and performance.

You will work across cloud architecture, automation and migration initiatives, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to deliver practical cloud transformations that align with client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an AWS-focused cloud engineering or consulting role.
• Strong understanding of AWS architecture and core cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of networking, security, identity and access management within AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure and cost-efficient cloud solutions on AWS.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives and modernisation of applications.
• Develop cloud architectures aligned with AWS best practices.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Configure and optimise AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM, RDS).
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver cloud solutions.

Skills

AWS architecture

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD

Security & IAM

Docker/Kubernetes

Client engagement

Cloud governance

Documentation

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

AWS Consultant

Location: Brisbane, QLD
Salary: 130,000 – 160,000 Super
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced AWS Consultant to join a growing technology team in Brisbane, helping organisations design, implement and optimise modern cloud solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong cloud professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, working directly with clients and delivering cloud transformation projects. You’ll play a key role in helping businesses leverage AWS to improve scalability, security, performance and operational efficiency.

Working across cloud architecture, infrastructure automation and migration initiatives, you’ll collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver practical solutions aligned with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure and cost-effective cloud solutions using Amazon Web Services.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives and support the modernisation of existing applications and infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain cloud architectures aligned with AWS best practices.
• Implement infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Configure and optimise AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM and RDS.
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud performance, reliability, security and cost management.
• Work directly with clients to understand technical requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Support cloud security, governance, monitoring and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to improve deployment processes and automation.
• Produce technical documentation and provide guidance on cloud best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an AWS-focused cloud engineering or consulting role.
• Strong understanding of AWS architecture and core cloud services.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Knowledge of networking, security, identity and access management within AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes or containerised workloads is advantageous.
• Understanding of cloud monitoring, disaster recovery and cost optimisation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Associate, Solutions Architect Professional or SysOps Administrator are highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of 130,000 – 160,000 Super.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Exposure to diverse cloud transformation and modernisation projects.
• Opportunities to work with modern cloud technologies and develop your AWS expertise.
• A collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Support for professional development and relevant AWS certifications.
• The opportunity to build strong client relationships and influence technical decisions.