CLOUD SPECIALIST

Hume City Council; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hume City Council is seeking a detail-oriented Cloud Specialist for a permanent full-time opportunity based in Broadmeadows, Australia. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions that support the council's digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of IT experience, with strong proficiency in major cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. The position offers a competitive salary of $126,861.28 per annum plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and services.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security protocols, and firewall management.
• Solid understanding of virtualization technologies and containerization concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and compliance standards.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Networking

Security protocols

Containerization technologies

CI/CD pipeline tools

Database management

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

Stackdriver

Job description

Permanent Full time Opportunity

$126,861.28 per annum plus Supernnuation

Location: Broadmeadows, Australia

Job Overview

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cloud Specialist to join our growing technology team. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions that support our organization’s digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple cloud platforms
• Monitor cloud systems and applications to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) practices to automate provisioning and configuration management
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related incidents and performance issues in a timely manner
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, compliance standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to support application deployment and integration
• Analyze and optimize cloud resource utilization to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Plan and execute cloud migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and procedures
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement

Core Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure and services
• Proficiency with major cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Strong knowledge of networking, security protocols, and firewall management
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools and practices
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Solid understanding of virtualization technologies and containerization concepts
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience managing and troubleshooting enterprise‑level cloud environments

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Multi‑cloud platform experience and expertise
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools and deployment automation
• Cloud cost optimization and resource management experience
• Industry‑recognized certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or equivalent)
• Experience with database management and optimization in cloud environments
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver)

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of IT experience, with significant hands‑on cloud engineering/architecture experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field
• ITIL 4
• Microsoft Certified – Azure Security Engineer (AZ‑500)
• Microsoft Certified – Azure Administrator (AZ‑104)
• Microsoft Certified – Solutions Architect (AZ‑305)
• Microsoft Certified – Azure AI Engineer (AZ‑102)
• Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer (AZ‑700)
• Microsoft Certified – Azure Data Fundamentals
• Awareness of other advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional)
• Combined with demonstrated experience influencing strategic outcomes and leading complex initiatives

Equal Opportunity Statement

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.