Skill & Experience

• Strong experience designing and leading DevOps strategies using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and enterprise CI/CD platforms

• Deepexpertisein Infrastructure-as-Code and automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLI

• Strong architectural knowledge of Azure platform services, enterprise cloud migration, security, identity, and governance

• Proven experience architecting and delivering complex Azure infrastructure and platform solutions (IaaS & PaaS)

• Expertisein monitoring, observability, and operational readiness using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tooling

• Experience designing HA/DR, scalability, and resilience strategies using Azure-native services

• Strong experience in Azure networking and enterprise connectivity, including Hub-Spoke, ExpressRoute, VPN, and network security architectures

• Experience with Kubernetes technologies (Azure Kubernetes) is highly desirable

• ExperienceExpressRoute, VPNgatewaysand NextGen firewalls

• Deep understanding ofActive Directory,Entra ID,RBAC, identity governance, and Zero Trust security principles

Non-Technical Requirements:

• Demonstrated technical leadership across delivery teams, including architecture oversight and decision-making

• Experience mentoring and developing technical team members

• Strong client engagement experience, including working with senior stakeholders and executive audiences

• Experience shaping solutions in pre-sales contexts, including workshops, proposals, and technical solutioning

• Ability to translate business strategy into technical architecture and delivery roadmaps

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including architecture documentation and executive presentations

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across complex engagements

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associateis highly desirable

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architectis highlydesirable

Preferred Education Background

You willlikely haveaBachelor’sdegree or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information technology or a related area, and/or the equivalent of8+years of experience inin cloud, infrastructure, or DevOps roles, including architecture and leadership responsibilities.

Additional Requirements:

• Australian citizenshipisrequiredfor this role and willingness to obtain security clearance

• The role is open toMelbourne, Sydney, Brisbane,Adelaideand Canberra candidates

• You will be willing to travel interstate ifrequiredfor project requirements.

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