Senior Cloud Engineer - 12 Months Fixed Term
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia or Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Job Summary
Implement and maintain security controls across AWS and Azure environments, embedding automated guardrails and auto-remediation workflows to harden cloud infrastructure. Manage cloud security posture and configuration compliance using cloud-native technologies while supporting vulnerability management activities and incident investigations. Collaborate with Security and Architecture teams to ensure platforms align with risk management requirements and mentor team members on secure-by-design principles. This 12-month fixed-term role reports to the CISO within the Group Security team, offering hybrid flexibility across Australia's major cities.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of IT experience, with a strong background in Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, or DevSecOps
- Deep technical knowledge of AWS and Azure infrastructure, identity access management (IAM), and core cloud-native security frameworks
- Strong understanding of automation approaches, scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep)
- Experience with cloud orchestration and provisioning across public cloud platforms with a focus on secure configuration and hardening
- Hands-on experience with cloud security technologies, configuration compliance, or cloud-focused vulnerability management tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, particularly in diagnosing cloud misconfigurations and security risks
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical cloud risks into clear engineering or business solutions
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Citizens and Residents of Australia only
- Full Time, 12 Months Fixed-Term Position
Desired Qualifications
- Cloud certifications across AWS or Microsoft Azure (especially security specialties, e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Azure Security Engineer)
- Experience mentoring or coaching junior technical team members
- Exposure to agile delivery methodologies
- Experience improving security automation maturity within enterprise cloud environments
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