Cloud Engineer / Cloud Platform Admin

IMDEX; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of care

Autonomy and flexibility

Growth opportunities

Career pathways

Job summary

IMDEX seeks a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, secure, automate and operate enterprise cloud platforms across Microsoft Azure and AWS. You will partner with Architects, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Data teams to strengthen cloud architecture, governance and cost efficiency.

You will build repeatable environments with IaC and CI/CD, implement security controls, monitor reliability, and contribute to documentation and cross‑functional collaboration in a global, innovative mining tech

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience designing, implementing and operating Azure and AWS environments.
• Experience with secure, scalable, resilient cloud platforms across a global environment.
• Certifications in Azure and AWS demonstrating advanced capability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
• Develop and maintain cloud landing zones and governance controls.
• Monitor availability, performance, capacity and recoverability; troubleshoot incidents.
• Implement IaC and CI/CD using Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Apply cloud security controls including IAM, encryption, logging and compliance reporting.
• Manage cloud governance, resource lifecycles and FinOps practices.
• Produce architecture diagrams and runbooks; mentor teammates.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Azure

AWS

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

CloudFormation

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

At IMDEX, we create technology that efficiently and sustainably unlocks the Earth’s value. Our technologies and products allow smarter and safer decisions for people, assets and the earth. Through innovation and curiosity, we continue to find new ways to improve accuracy and efficiency in mining in a more sustainable way. For further information visit www.imdex.com.

The opportunity

The Cloud Engineer works with solution architects to design, implements, secure, automate and operate IMDEX enterprise cloud platforms across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This hands-on role supports secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective cloud services across a complex global environment. The role partners with Architects, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Software Enablement, Data and business teams to strengthen cloud architecture, operational reliability, governance, automation and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and support secure, scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Develop and maintain cloud landing zones, governance controls and hybrid integrations with on-premises systems, identity services and enterprise applications.
• Monitor platform availability, performance and capacity; troubleshoot complex incidents and improve reliability, backup and recovery.
• Build repeatable cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code, automation and CI/CD tools such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Implement cloud security controls, including identity and access management, encryption, logging, vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting.
• Manage cloud governance, resource lifecycle, consumption and costs, embedding effective FinOps practices.
• Produce clear technical documentation, standards, runbooks and architecture diagrams.
• Provide cloud engineering guidance, mentor colleagues and collaborate with global technical and business teams.
• Promote safe, compliant and accountable working practices while driving continual improvement across the cloud environment.

To be successful

• Demonstrated professional experience in Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering or a closely related field.
• Advanced hands-on experience designing, implementing and operating both Microsoft Azure and AWS environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise cloud platforms within a multinational or global organisation.
• Proven experience delivering cloud transformation, migration, modernisation or platform uplift initiatives.
• Current industry-recognised Azure and AWS certifications demonstrating advanced capability.
• Strong experience with cloud networking, identity and access management, security controls, monitoring, backup and recovery.
• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines and scripting using technologies such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Strong understanding of enterprise change, incident, problem, risk and service management practices.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement and technical documentation capability.

At IMDEX - we do things differently

IMDEX is a unique blend of technology and mining. Our people bring contrasting and complementary skills together which drive innovation, adaptability, and holistic problem solving.

We offer our global talent:

• A culture of care – we care and look out for our people by fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment.
• Game changing work – we give you autonomy and provide flexibility that harnesses your strengths and individuality.
• Opportunities to grow – we want you to grow and expand your thinking and provide clear career pathways so you can see where you can go next.
• Empowerment by purpose – to be close to the solution and change the face of mining forever.
• Ability to build strong connections within a global business – you will have the opportunity to collaborate with people from all over the world.

IMDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing a workplace of respect and inclusiveness. We place great emphasis on ensuring our company is a safe, high performing and welcoming workplace.

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