Senior Cloud & Automation Engineer

DFAT has a requirement for a Cloud Solutions Engineer to provide planning, development and implementation services in support of the Departments adoption of Software, Platform and Infrastructure ‘as a service’ offerings. The Department is adopting a hybrid, multi-cloud environment, comprising a mix of service providers including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Salesforce and other enterprise on-premises services. The focus of this role will be working in a team designing and implementing the departments solution centric Azure capabilities deploying key strategic applications into that environment. The broader focus of the role will require the successful candidate to exhibit a range of skills and experience supporting modern, large and complex federal government departments – both cloud and on-premises, with a focus on automation and security. SFIA Role Category and Skills Level: Delivery and Operation - Technology Management - IT Infrastructure (ITOP) - Level 4 Security Clearance: Minimum NV1 clearance with NV2 preferred. Candidates must be willing and have capacity to commit to an NV2 upgrade if necessary.  Note: A merit list may be created from the shortlisted and interviewed candidates based on their performance and DFAT requirements. Additional Requirements Seller to acknowledge that DFAT has a Contractor stand-down period within December and January each year. Duration of the stand-down is at DFAT's discretion and usually for a period of 4 - 6 weeks. Key duties and responsibilities Working as part of the Cloud Platform Section, under guidance and direction of a technical lead, the cloud solutions engineer will be responsible for assisting in: The development and implementation of DFAT’s solution centric Azure capability including: Azure Policy, Azure app services, Azure SQL Databases, Key Vaults, Azure Front Door, and Enterprise Landing Zones; Ensuring designs and implementation meet governance and security requirements; Planning and migration of pilot workloads and applications into Azure; Technical assurance services for project and operational engineering teams; Development of design and operational documentation; Attendance of daily scrums and manage work items assigned using Microsoft DevOps and the Agile methodology; Ensure cloud solutions align to better practice and whole of government cyber security overlay and compliance with the Essential 8. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Knowledge and experience in delivering ‘as a service’ capabilities using Azure technologies. 2. Knowledge and experience in securing Azure technologies to a PROTECTED level. 3. Knowledge and experience designing and implementing secure networks in Azure. 4. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing on-premises and ‘as a service’ capabilities. 5. Understanding and experience in the application of Systems Engineering methodologies fo complex ICT system development. 6. Ability to provide engineering guidance and leadership within one or more technology domains. Desirable criteria 1. Knowledge and experience in delivering ‘as a service’ capabilities using AWS and/or Microsoft365. 2. The DevOps methodology as it relates to Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment. 3. Experience working with Agile development methodologies and scrum. 4. Strong coordination, organisational skills, ability to deal with ambiguity and change, high-levelcommunications and documentation skills. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 02 Weeks 01 Days 06 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia