CloudOps Delivery Lead

DXC Technology Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Cloud Operations Delivery Lead with deep Microsoft Azure expertise to support secure, compliant, and resilient cloud operations for a Federal Government client in Australia. You will lead a team responsible for operating Azure environments, ensuring governance with PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight, while aligning to AGSVA clearance obligations and data sovereignty requirements.

Strong collaboration with security, governance, and delivery teams will be essential to

Qualifications

• Must hold AGSVA Baseline clearance and Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• Progressing towards or holding Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Hands‑on experience managing enterprise Azure environments.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Bicep or ARM templates.
• Experience with monitoring, incident management, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to deliver world‑class Azure services.
• Operate and maintain Azure environments for Federal Government workloads with PSPF/ISM alignment.
• Implement governance frameworks including Azure policy, RBAC, and cost management.
• Provide monitoring, incident response, and proactive remediation using Azure tools.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Bicep to improve efficiency.
• Enhance observability and alerting to meet SLAs and compliance needs.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement service improvements for reliability.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for critical services.
• Collaborate with cyber security and governance teams to uphold Zero Trust principles.

Skills

AGSVA Baseline clearance

AZ-104 Certification

Azure administration

Azure RBAC design

Azure governance

Azure Monitor

Azure Sentinel

PowerShell / Automation

Bicep / ARM templates

Tools

Azure Policy

Azure Monitor

RBAC

Bicep

ARM templates

Sentinel

Job description

Job Description

Clearance: Must hold AGSVA Baseline clearance Work Hours: Standard business hours with participation in an on‑call roster as required Why Federal Government? Working with a Federal Government client means contributing to services that Australians rely on every day. In this role, you will help keep sensitive cloud platforms secure, available, compliant, and trusted in a highly governed Commonwealth environment. It is an opportunity to support high‑impact public sector services, strengthen Australian data sovereignty, contribute to cyber security uplift, and improve the reliability, resilience, and efficiency of critical technology platforms.

Position Overview

Role purpose: We are looking for a Cloud Operations Delivery Lead with deep Microsoft Azure expertise to support secure, compliant, and resilient cloud operations for a Federal Government client.

Operating environment: This role requires practical experience operating Azure environments in a Commonwealth context, with strong knowledge of governance, automation, operational excellence, and public sector security expectations aligned to AGSVA clearance obligations, the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight maturity uplift, privacy obligations, and Australian data sovereignty requirements.

Leadership focus: You will lead a team responsible for operating, optimising, and continuously improving Azure services that support critical Federal Government outcomes. The role involves working closely with agency stakeholders, cyber security teams, architects, vendors, service integrators, and delivery teams to maintain availability, manage risk, support audit and assurance activities, improve cost transparency, and embed CloudOps best practices across secure Commonwealth cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to deliver world‑class services to our customers.
• Operate and maintain Azure cloud environments for Federal Government workloads, ensuring alignment with PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight, privacy, data sovereignty, and agency‑specific security requirements.
• Implement Azure governance frameworks, including Azure policy, RBAC, cost management, and tagging standards.
• Provide operational support, including monitoring, incident response, and proactive remediation using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Bicep to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Enhance observability and alerting for mission‑critical services to meet agreed SLAs, operational reporting obligations, and Commonwealth compliance requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement service improvements for reliability and security.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience planning in line with Federal Government, agency, and critical service requirements.
• Collaborate with cyber security, governance, and assurance teams to maintain Zero Trust principles, implement cloud‑native security controls, and support audit, IRAP‑related evidence gathering, remediation, and continuous compliance activities.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements, including CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Represent DXC in client‑facing discussions with support from the broader account team, explaining technical issues, risks, and options clearly for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Mandatory certification and clearance: Must hold AGSVA Baseline clearance and Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104), with practical experience managing enterprise Azure environments.
• Certification pathway: Progressing towards or holding Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305).
• Azure technical capability: Hands‑on experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Azure Policy, Security Center, Sentinel, Azure Landing Zones, management groups, subscriptions, policy‑as‑code, and RBAC design.
• Automation and DevOps: Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Bicep or ARM templates, automation scripting with PowerShell or Python, CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based workflows, and DevOps practices.
• Operations and monitoring: Experience with monitoring, incident management, observability, alerting, and proactive remediation in Azure environments.
• Container platforms: Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, and RedHat OpenShift.
• Government, security, and compliance experience: Awareness of Federal Government security and compliance frameworks, including PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight, privacy obligations, IRAP assessment expectations, and agency assurance processes.
• Communication and stakeholder skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to work with Federal Government stakeholders, service integrators, technical teams, and cyber security representatives in a clear, professional, and outcomes‑focused manner.

Desirable Experience

• Cost optimisation, chargeback/showback, and financial transparency strategies for Commonwealth cloud workloads.
• Hybrid cloud integration with on‑premises systems.
• Knowledge of Australian data sovereignty, privacy, protected‑level hosting considerations, and secure cloud operations for Federal Government environments.
• ITIL4 Foundation or higher.
• Experience supporting audit, risk, and assurance activities in a government or regulated environment.
• Exposure to SIAM/service integration models, especially where multiple vendors support the same agency platform.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge.

Accommodation of Special Needs

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.

In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

Work Model and Inclusion

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Company Overview

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernisation, and Industry‑Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernises, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.