One of our Federal government clients seeking to engage multiple
Senior AWS Cloud engineers.
Role: Senior AWS Cloud Engineers - (EL1 Level)
Location of work: All States of Australia
Length of contract: 12 months
Contract extensions: 24 months extension (two extensions of twelve months each)
Security clearance: Must be an Australian citizen and holding NV1 security clearance
Job details
The CLIENT is seeking experienced AWS Cloud Engineers to design, deliver, and optimise secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions across enterprise environments. The role involves supporting cloud transformation initiatives, modernising existing systems, and embedding best practices for cloud adoption. Engineers will work closely with business areas to ensure strategic alignment, enable automation, and uplift cloud capability across the organisation. This position is critical to maintaining elasticity, security, and operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.
Candidates must have a minimum of NV1 to perform the role, however Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Security Clearance is desired.
Key duties and responsibilities
CLIENT requires
three
EL1 equivalent experienced
AWS Cloud Engineers
to design, deliver, and optimise secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions across enterprise environments.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Design and implement AWS cloud architectures that meet security, scalability, and operational requirements.
Lead cloud migration and modernisation projects, including rationalisation of legacy systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud solutions with organisational objectives.
Deploy automation and monitoring tools to ensure resilient and repeatable outcomes.
Promote cloud best practices and provide knowledge transfer to uplift internal capability.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost optimisation, and simplification of cloud services.
Support lifecycle management of systems and software within cloud environments.
Technical skills
Strong expertise in AWS services (compute, storage, networking, security). • Experience with cloud architecture design, migration strategies, and automation frameworks. • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). • Knowledge of cloud security principles, compliance, and governance. • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Ability to troubleshoot and optimise cloud performance and cost eff
Essential criteria
1.At least 5-10 years’ experience developing and delivering AWS solutions for complex projects.
2.Strong technical skills across a number of ICT disciplines.
3.Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Desirable criteria
1.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
2.Experience managing complex project.