Senior Cloud Engineer

ASC; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Extra leave

Parental leave

Childcare subsidies

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer in Adelaide to lead design, operation and continuous improvement of our Azure cloud platform. You will work with the Adelaide CBD Cloud team to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions supporting business outcomes and operational excellence in a highly regulated environment.

You will drive Infrastructure as Code, Azure DevOps and cloud engineering best practices, while mentoring the Cloud team and ensuring security, governance and cost optimisation across

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure environments (Azure architecture, landing zones).
• Strong understanding of Azure architecture, Landing Zones and cloud-native best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and security/governance across cloud platforms, including IaC tooling (Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and enhance Azure platform capabilities that support business objectives.
• Own ongoing operation, performance and reliability of the Azure environment.
• Lead development and adoption of Infrastructure as Code standards and practices.
• Drive Azure DevOps, automation and cloud engineering best practices across the platform.
• Ensure cloud security, governance and compliance requirements are maintained and improved.
• Deliver cloud-focused initiatives with technical and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the Cloud team.
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance, efficiency, automation and cost.

Skills

Azure architecture

Landing Zones

IaC leadership

Security governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Join ASC as a Senior Cloud Engineer and play a key role in the design, operation and continuous improvement of our Azure cloud platform. Working with our Adelaide CBD based Cloud team, you’ll deliver secure, scalable and reliable cloud solutions that support business outcomes and operational excellence. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role focused on Azure platform engineering, automation, security and operational excellence within a highly regulated environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, deploy and enhance Azure platform capabilities that support business and operational objectives.
• Own the ongoing operation, performance and reliability of the Azure cloud environment.
• Lead the development and adoption of Infrastructure as Code, including setting standards for how cloud infrastructure is structured, managed and maintained.
• Drive Azure DevOps, automation and cloud engineering best practices across the platform.
• Ensure cloud security, governance and compliance requirements are maintained and continuously improved.
• Deliver cloud-focused initiatives in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the Cloud team.
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance, efficiency, automation and cost optimisation.

About you

• Proven experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of Azure architecture, Azure Landing Zones and cloud-native best practices.
• Experience with Azure platform operations, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, security, governance and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code standards using tools such as Terraform, Bicep or PowerShell.
• Experience delivering cloud-focused initiatives and working with cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach, with a passion for continuous improvement and technical excellence.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.