Senior Cloud Engineer / Architect

Ressam; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ressam seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer / Architect for the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) based in ACT. The role requires Australian citizenship and Baseline Security clearance, with an initial 12-month contract and renewable terms.

You will develop enterprise cloud architectures for MS Azure and M365, craft high level solution designs, provide architecture guidance to cloud engineers, and ensure alignment with government standards while coordinating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in cloud engineering/architecture.
• Australian citizen with Baseline Security clearance.
• Based in ACT and capable of working on-site.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise level cloud platform architectures for MS Azure and M365.
• Develop high level solution architectures for cloud-based systems.
• Provide detailed architecture guidance for cloud engineers.
• Ensure adherence to whole-of-government standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with stakeholder requirements.

Skills

Azure

Cloud architecture

Enterprise architecture

CI/CD

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Automation

Job description

• Initial contract of 12 months with 2 x 12 months.
• Based in ACT.
• Requires Baseline security clearance.

Security

Due to client requirements, candidates must be an Australian citizen with active Baseline Security clearance. Applicants residing outside of Australia or non-citizens will not be considered.

What We Are Looking For

Ressam is currently looking to fill a Senior Cloud Engineer / Architect role for the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

Senior Cloud Engineer / Architect

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) strives to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries including the delivery of a national innovation system to drive knowledge creation, international competitiveness and greater productivity.

The CIO Group provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Cloud Engineers and/or Architects with a minimum of 5 years' experience to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the CIO Group.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise level cloud platform architectures for MS Azure and M365;
• Develop high level solution architectures for cloud-based systems;
• Develop detailed architecture guidance for cloud engineers;
• Provide impact analysis of user/stakeholder requirements;
• Ensure that the enterprise and system solutions maintain adherence to whole-of-government standards;
• Provide technical guidance and input into the design and build of cloud-based systems;
• Liaise with a cross-functional teams including business owners, scrum masters, business analysts, developers, enterprise architects & testers to produce solutions in accordance with stakeholder requirements and project objectives;
• Liaise with the department's Service Experience team to ensure architectural decisions incorporate user experience considerations
• Liaise with ICT Engagement and Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment to target architectures and technology.
• Provide expertise and assistance in platform automation - testing, continuous integration and deployment
• Promote key enterprise architecture principles as applicable to cloud platforms - re-use before buy/build, configure over customise, open data/access over siloed functionality
• Promote and provide assistance to ensure solutions align with the DTA's Digital Service Standard
• Be strategic, a leader and influencer.
• Undertake additional duties as required.