Senior AWS Platform Engineer (EKS & Cloud Operations)

Powerdata Group Consulting; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerdata Group Consulting is seeking a Senior AWS Platform Engineer to design, implement, and operate enterprise-grade AWS-based platforms. You will focus on automation, reliability, and security across a hybrid cloud environment, collaborating with architects, software engineers, and cyber security specialists.

The role requires deep AWS, Kubernetes, and DevOps expertise, with a focus on resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure and incident response.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in AWS cloud infrastructure engineering and operational support in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on with Amazon EKS and Kubernetes cluster administration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in infrastructure automation and secure, efficient operational solutions.
• Knowledge of AWS security controls: IAM, IRSA, RBAC, WAF, secrets management, vulnerability mgmt.
• CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Argo CD or comparable tooling.
• Monitoring/logging/observability with Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch or Dynatrace.
• Troubleshooting production incidents, RCA, service recovery.
• Clear, proactive communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and operate secure, scalable AWS-based platforms.
• Collaborate with architects, security, and software teams to deliver reliable services.
• Drive automation, monitoring, and platform hardening across environments.
• Support major platform releases, incident response, and continuous improvement.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Automation

IAM/Security

CI/CD

Monitoring

Incident Response

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Argo CD

Azure DevOps

Terraform

CloudWatch

Dynatrace

Job description

Location: Australia (Hybrid - ACT, VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT)

Security Clearance: Baseline Clearance Required

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior AWS Platform Engineer to support the delivery and operation of enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure across a critical digital services environment. You will play a key role in maintaining, enhancing, and securing AWS-based platforms while driving automation, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

This role requires deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes, platform engineering, infrastructure automation, security, and DevOps practices. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, software engineers, cyber security specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure the delivery of secure, resilient, and highly available digital services.

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Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of three years’ demonstrated hands-on experience in AWS cloud infrastructure engineering and operational support, preferably within complex enterprise or production environments.
• Strong technical expertise and hands‑on experience with Amazon EKS and Kubernetes, including cluster administration, upgrades, troubleshooting, patching and performance optimisation.
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure automation and cloud engineering practices, with the ability to implement reliable, secure and efficient operational solutions.
• Sound knowledge of AWS security architecture and controls, including IAM, IRSA, RBAC, WAF, secrets management and vulnerability management.
• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Argo CD or comparable deployment technologies.
• Practical experience with monitoring, logging and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Amazon CloudWatch or Dynatrace.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities, including experience managing production incidents, undertaking root cause analysis and supporting service recovery.
• Well‑developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary technical and security teams.

The desirable skills and experience for the role is outlined below:

• Experience supporting business‑critical cloud platforms within Australian Government or similarly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies, including Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of GitOps practices and automated deployment methodologies.
• Understanding of Australian Government cybersecurity requirements, including the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight.
• Relevant AWS or Kubernetes certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience supporting major platform releases, security remediation and infrastructure improvement initiatives.