Job Description

Ready to build secure, scalable cloud platforms that make a real impact? Join XDNA, as a Cloud Engineer and help deliver modern Azure solutions for enterprise and government customers.

Why join us?

At XDNA, you’ll work alongside a high-performing engineering team delivering cutting-edge Azure environments with a strong focus on automation, security, and reliability. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects while growing your cloud capability in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

About the role

As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and support secure, scalable Azure infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in building automated, well-architected cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices.

You’ll also provide Level 2/3 support, ensuring platforms remain resilient, high performing, and aligned to security and governance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure solutions aligned to best practice, security, and customer needs
• Build secure landing zones, networks, and identity integrations
• Work with Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, CI/CD)
• Drive automation to improve consistency and reduce manual effort
• Implement automated testing, validation, and deployments
• Provide Level 2/3 support, incident response, and root cause analysis
• Apply a security-first mindset across all solutions
• Implement identity, network security, and policy controls
• Ensure alignment with governance and compliance frameworks
• Partner with customers, Microsoft, and internal teams
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years working with Microsoft Azure
• Hands-on experience with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Exposure to containerisation (Docker, AKS)
• Experience supporting production systems (L2/L3)
• Strong Azure (compute, networking, identity, security)
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Cloud governance and security fundamentals

About you

• Security-first mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Currently holds, or is eligible to obtain, an Australian government NV1 security clearance
• Strong communicator who enjoys working with stakeholders
• Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments

Our commitment

At Downer, we live our Zero Harm philosophy prioritising safety, wellbeing, and a positive workplace culture for our people and our customers.

Ready to take your Azure engineering skills to the next level?
Join XDNA and be part of a team building secure, resilient cloud platforms for critical services. For queries, please contact Angela.Versace@downergroup.com (applications will not be accepted via this email).

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance or our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.