Cloud Architect

FinXL IT Professional Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FinXL IT Professional Services is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design and deploy Google Distributed Cloud and sovereign infrastructure for Australian Defence and national security programs.

Role focuses on GDC-hosted, air-gapped, and edge environments, with Terraform-based automation and secure Kubernetes platforms across multi-tenant architectures. Active NV1 clearance and Australian citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 clearance and Australian citizenship.
• 5+ years' experience in Australian Defence or Commonwealth national security environments.
• Production-grade GKE, Kubernetes, Anthos or GDC experience.
• Strong expertise in hybrid cloud, bare-metal, SDDC, VMware, HCI or edge infrastructure.
• Hands-on Terraform and infrastructure automation experience.
• Understanding of DDIL environments, secure networking and Kubernetes security.
• Knowledge of ISM, DSPF and government security requirements.
• Strong architecture documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement GDC Hosted, Air-Gapped and Edge infrastructure.
• Architect, secure and manage GKE/Kubernetes platforms in multi-tenant and disconnected environments.
• Implement Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code and GitOps workflows.
• Design resilient edge infrastructure and DR/BC solutions.
• Integrate cloud platforms with VMware, HCI and legacy Defence systems.
• Develop HLDs, LLDs, architecture decisions and runbooks.
• Apply security controls, IAM/PAM, mTLS and cryptographic key management.
• Support IRAP assessments and Defence security compliance.

Skills

GKE/Kubernetes

Anthos/GDC

Terraform

Security architecture

ISM/DSPF awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Job description

FinXL was established in 2003 and created to leverage highly talented people in solving complex technological challenges. Since then, we have completed thousands of assignments, providing high
value services to a wide range of customers. Previously apart of the successful Finite Group, a subsidiary of Randstad N.V., FinXL has grown from a small team to a large business, with offices in all the major cities across Australia and New Zealand.
Our deployed workforce of 1,200+ consultants work on projects and BAU assignments across a diverse customer base. At FinXL, our relationships are built on trust, strengthened by respect and supported by proven
processes and robust governance. It's in our nature to connect great people, and to nurture long-term partnerships.
As the \"go-to\" mid-tier Service Provider for many Australian and International clients, FinXL enjoys a diverse client portfolio, boasting some of the industry's leading: Telecommunication, Banking and Finance and Commercial Corporations, along with many State and Federal Government Departments.

Cloud Architect - Google Distributed Cloud & Sovereign Infrastructure

Location: Melbourne / Canberra
Clearance: Active NV1 mandatory; NV2 preferred
Eligibility: Australian Citizen mandatory

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design and deploy secure Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) and sovereign Kubernetes platforms within Australian Defence and national security environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement GDC Hosted, Air-Gapped and Edge infrastructure.
• Architect, secure and manage GKE/Kubernetes platforms in multi-tenant and disconnected environments.
• Implement Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code and GitOps using Config Sync, Helm and Kustomize.
• Design resilient edge infrastructure, high availability, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Integrate cloud platforms with VMware, hyperconverged infrastructure and legacy Defence systems.
• Develop HLDs, LLDs, architecture decisions and operational runbooks.
• Apply security controls, IAM/PAM, mTLS and cryptographic key management.
• Support IRAP assessments, vulnerability remediation and Defence security compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Active NV1 clearance and Australian citizenship.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Australian Defence or Commonwealth national security environments.
• Production-grade GKE, Kubernetes, Anthos or GDC experience.
• Strong expertise in hybrid cloud, bare-metal, SDDC, VMware, HCI or edge infrastructure.
• Hands-on Terraform and infrastructure automation experience.
• Understanding of DDIL environments, secure networking and Kubernetes security.
• Knowledge of ISM, DSPF and government security requirements.
• Strong architecture documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable

Google Cloud or Kubernetes certifications; direct GDC air-gapped deployment experience; Ansible, Python, Bash, CI/CD, IRAP, PSPF, DISP and ITAR knowledge; Defence edge or tactical ICT experience.

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