Senior Cloud Engineer — National Security & Defence, AWS

Amazon Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and deliver complex, scalable cloud solutions for national security and defence customers in Australia. You will lead architecture, optimize migrations, and guide teams through delivery with deep AWS expertise.

Key responsibilities include mentoring peers, proposing innovative cloud strategies, and shaping secure, compliant deployments across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical specialist, design and architecture experience.
• Experience in cloud based solution (AWS or equivalent) systems, network and operating system.
• Experience in consulting, design and implementation of serverless distributed solutions.
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project delivery.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective migration strategies.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to customers on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Sharing knowledge within the organization through mentoring, training, and creating reusable artifacts.

Skills

AWS

Cloud architecture

Python

Java

C++

Golang

Consulting

Security

Ruby

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Eng or similar

AWS Professional level certification

Tools

AWS

Serverless

Distributed systems

Python

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and deliver complex, scalable cloud solutions for national security and defence customers in Australia. You will lead architecture, optimize migrations, and guide teams through delivery with deep AWS expertise.

Key responsibilities include mentoring peers, proposing innovative cloud strategies, and shaping secure, compliant deployments across diverse environments.