Address- More time off for the things that matter - Up to 6 weeks' leave
- Work where we work best - Hybrid office/work-from-home environment
You will be serving as a Cloud Engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong emphasis on cloud-based solutions (in particular Microsoft). You will be supporting the organisation as it rapidly shifts workloads and end-user modality to cloud-based solutions aligned with Microsoft offerings and other select SaaS providers.
About the Role:
Architecture and Design:
- Champion Azure Cloud services within the organisation
- Develop, state-of-the-art technical solutions on aligned with Perpetuals service architectures while following standards and best practices
- Contribute to the development of cloud services and infrastructure policies and design patterns aligned to Perpetual security policies
- Develop automation and orchestration capabilities and contribute to the DevOps practice
- Ensure that documentation, standards and procedures are completed and adhered to for all critical cloud solutions, including Standards & Guidelines, Management Plans, System and Technical Configuration Documentation
- Work closely with other engineers and architects on technology implementation
Project delivery and technology implementation:
- Support projects to ensure that Cloud Services solutions are aligned with Cloud Services strategies, frameworks, policies and practices
- Develop automation artefacts and implement solutions aligned with services architecture
- Effectively participate in design forums to ensure solutions are implemented in accordance to designs and standards
- Develop Cloud Services artefacts for cloud environments (especially Microsoft)
- Develop and maintain Terraform, and Azure Resource Manager Templates required to deploy solutions and services
- Create reusable deployment packages that align with security, compliance, and service management policies
Service lifecycle management:
- Maintains Cloud Services technology (Inc. Azure platform) in in alignment with operational procedures including automation components, code repositories and system specifications aligned with service roadmaps and plans
- Collaborate with ITSM and DevOps SMEs to create and maintain definitions and catalogue of Cloud Services
- Identify opportunities to accelerate cloud adoption, reduce effort through automation, and improve security, stability, and consistency
- Prioritize a backlog of solutions for the solution catalogue that delivers the most value given other strategic inputs
- Provide L2/L3 support for services in scope (includes support for critical systems and major incident escalations outside business hours via on-call roster)
- Review release plans for sources of new automation opportunities
Organisation and team:
- Influence decision making through education and negotiation to realise objectives in line with roadmaps, standards and strategies
- Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders
- As part of a multi-functional team provide various Cloud Services-related activities as required
- Work closely with Cloud Services and cloud vendors
About You
- Bachelor's degree with strong academic record or similar
- Technical industry certifications in infrastructure technologies/products
- Microsoft Azure certifications
- Minimum of seven years of experience in IT roles with a minimum three years' experience in a similar role
- Proven track record and substantial experience in Azure, Systems Engineering and related technology design and implementation
- Programming proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python
- Experienced using ARM and Terraform
- Experience in connecting and securing cloud-based solutions, preferably Microsoft
- Experience liaising with Cloud Services vendors to drive outcomes for customers
- Good knowledge of technology across applications, databases, operating systems, hypervisors, storage Cloud Services and backups
- Previous experience in designing and managing Microsoft Azure, VMware & MS Windows
- Experience in working in a multi-vendor environment would be advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure information is accurate and current
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to communicate concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Exhibit excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives
Behaviours
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact.
Employee benefits
- Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
- An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
- Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development
- Lend your expertise and support Indigenous organisations to achieve their own development goals with a six weeks' secondment with Jawun
Diversity and inclusion
- WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018
- Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy
- A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change
- We support over 50 Indigenous communities through Native Title Trusts, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. Our goal is to provide a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances.
