Cloud FinOps Engineer

VicRoads; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Discounts to retailers

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

16 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

VicRoads is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud environments across AWS and Azure. You will develop automation using Terraform/CloudFormation and Python, and collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to deliver resilient cloud solutions.

You will optimise costs, enforce governance, and contribute to FinOps initiatives while building robust monitoring, logging, and disaster recovery capabilities.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of proven experience designing and supporting cloud environments in AWS and Azure.
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Strong scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash or similar.
• Experience with cloud security controls, IAM, encryption, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing cloud costs, resource optimisation, and cloud governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, and other modern tools.
• Implement cloud security best practices, governance controls, and compliance standards.
• Drive cloud cost optimisation initiatives through resource rightsizing, utilisation analysis, and FinOps practices.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions to improve service reliability.
• Support cloud backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to deliver cloud solutions and resolve incidents.
• Produce technical documentation, reporting, and recommendations to improve cloud operations and performance.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Ansible

PowerShell

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

• Australian Citizens only - Must hold a clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Design, automate and optimise cloud platforms across AWS and Azure
• Deliver secure, scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and modern automation practices
• Drive cloud governance, security, operational excellence and FinOps initiatives that maximise business value

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure, drive automation, optimise performance and enable innovation at VicRoads!

We’re seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our technology team and play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud environments. This is an opportunity to work across both AWS and Azure , helping to modernise platforms, improve operational excellence, and drive cloud optimisation initiatives that deliver real business value.

What You’ll Do

• Design, deploy, and support cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, and other modern tools
• Implement cloud security best practices, governance controls, and compliance standards
• Drive cloud cost optimisation initiatives through resource rightsizing, utilisation analysis, and FinOps practices
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions to improve service reliability
• Support cloud backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities
• Collaborate closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to deliver cloud solutions and resolve incidents
• Produce technical documentation, reporting, and recommendations to improve cloud operations and performance

What You’ll Bring

• Baseline or NV1 clearance is highly regarded
• Australian Citizenship is a must for this position as it needs security clearance
• Over 7 years of proven experience designing and supporting cloud environments in AWS and Azure
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other Infrastructure as Code tools
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including VPNs, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing, and security controls
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash , or similar
• Experience implementing cloud security controls, IAM, encryption, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability platforms, including logging, alerting, dashboard development, and troubleshooting
• Experience managing cloud costs, resource optimisation, and cloud governance initiatives
• Excellent problem-solv ing, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of FinOps and cloud financial management
• Experience with cloud governance, risk, and compliance framework
• AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Security, or FinOps certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Work with modern cloud technologies across AWS and Azure
• Drive automation and infrastructure transformation initiatives
• Influence cloud strategy, governance, security, and optimisation practices
• Collaborate with talented engineers and technology leaders
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth

If you’re passionate about cloud engineering, automation, reliability, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave

We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities.

_ VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria. _