Senior Cloud Engineer

Join Vertical Scope Group’s (VSG) Professional Services Division as we are seeking a driven, highly skilled and competent NV1, Senior Cloud Engineer to join our award-winning team in supporting our Defence and National Intelligence Community customers.

 

About You:

• Must have an NV1 clearance.
• Can be based in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
• Interested in a minimum 12 month contract with 12 month extension.

 

About the role:

The Cloud Engineer (EL1 equivalent) will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Architecting and designing AWS infrastructure solutions to meet the organisational technical and business requirements
• Collaborating with cross-function teams to optimize AWS services for cost performance, security and reliability; while adhering to best practice and compliance standards
• Coordinate with senior leadership
• Work collaboratively with product owners and developers to identify, test and assess security controls in alignment with the PSPF, ISM, E8 and organisational policy.
• Contribute to implementation of CNAPP/SASE tooling across cloud platforms
• Use and implementation of products relating to Azure Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Domain Services.
• Implementing solutions and tools as Proof of Concepts (PoCs) so they can be evaluated for use prior to use in the TS Cloud. This may include replicating production environments to enable PoCs and testing.
• Working with agencies to understand their current state architectures and make consideration for these in the architectural design. Ensuring relevant policies and standards are addressed, and plan and design for emerging technologies (such as Zero Trust Architecture).
• Working closely with the industry cloud provider to architect feasible and viable solution architectures.

 

About Us:
As a 100% Australian owned and operated consultancy with a DISP Level 3 membership, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted, expert, and reputable partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation’s most important programs.

Multi-award winners including:

• RCSA 'Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging'
• RCSA ‘Excellence in Client Services’
• Prime Minister’s Veteran Employment Awards
• RCSA ‘Excellence in Social Purpose’

 

What We Offer Our People:

• Flexible work options (when available)
• Birthday leave & generous Defence leave
• Paid industry events & annual conference
• Upskilling with RTO partners + budget for certifications
• Additional super contributions
• Fortnightly payroll
• Access to diverse, secure, and exciting programs

 

Apply Now or Reach Out:

If you're passionate about using your expertise to support critical national programs and want to be part of a team that truly values people — express your interest today. Apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.

 
Know someone perfect? Refer them through our $1,000 referral program: www.verticalscope.com.au/refer-a-candidate

Vertical Scope Group values diversity and encourages applications from veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.