At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage cloud infrastructure while leading migration strategies and optimising performance.
- Company: Osborne Richardson, a trusted public sector recruitment specialist with 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, superannuation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement and impactful projects.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of cloud technology in the public sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in cloud environments, strong technical skills, and leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 183000 - 183000 $ per year.
Osborne Richardson are public sector recruitment specialists with over 30 years’ experience.
Our IT Division is headed up by an IT Project Manager with over 20 years experience running complex projects, so when you engage with Osborne Richardson, you are working with a recruitment consultancy who has walked the walk.
- To 8th of April 2027
- $751/day plus Super
- Broadmeadows location
- Start ASAP
About the role
The Cloud Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services.
This role ensures scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that support business operations and digital transformation initiatives.
The Cloud Specialist provides strategic leadership in the design, optimisation and governance of Council's cloud environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies and service for optimal performance and cost efficiency.
- Design and maintain theenterprise cloud architecture, including networking, identity, security, monitoring and governance.
- Establishcloud landing zones and architectural standardsfor cloud deployments.
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to the organisation’s infrastructure platform.
- Assess existing on-premise infrastructure and applications to determine suitability for cloud migration.
- Develop migration strategies includingrehost, replatform, refactor or Saa S adoption approaches.
- Plan and leadmigration waves and workload transition plans.
- Identify dependencies, risks and mitigation strategies during migration.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight during migration execution.
- Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure and core platform services.
- Configure cloud networking, identity, security and monitoring solutions.
- Build hybrid infrastructure integratingon-premise environments with cloud platforms.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment frameworks.
- Deploy and manage infrastructure supporting organisational applications and services.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, connectivity and migration issues.
- Support ongoing improvement of cloud platforms through automation and optimisation.
- Implement security measures to protect cloud infrastructure and data including encryption, access control and monitoring.
- Implement governance frameworks covering identity, networking, resource management and security.
- Ensure cloud platforms comply with organisational cybersecurity and information governance policies.
- Implement monitoring, logging and alerting across cloud infrastructure.
- Support disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities for cloud platforms.
- Monitor and optimise cloud costs and resource utilisation.
- Implement cost governance practices and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability and efficiency of cloud platforms.
Experience
- Experience in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments
- Familiarity with Fin Ops practices and cloud cost governance
- Experience leading technical teams or projects
- Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture, microservices, and distributed systems
- Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM/Bicep)
- Proficiency in scripting/programming (e. g., Python, Bash, Power Shell)
- Hands-on experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks
- Experience with Cl/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
- Proven ability to design for scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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Azure Cloud Engineer in Melbourne employer: Osborne Richardson
Osborne Richardson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, you'll not only lead impactful cloud initiatives but also benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities and a supportive environment that values mentorship and teamwork. With a focus on secure and scalable solutions for the public sector, you will find your work both meaningful and rewarding.
