1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Azooa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$110.00/hr - A$160.00/hr Expression of Interest: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)Azooa is 100% Australian owned and operated—and proud of it. We don’t outsource, we don’t offshore, and we don’t compromise on quality.We're a trusted digital innovation partner to the Australian Government, specialising in secure, high-performance platforms and services that support mission-critical outcomes. Whether we’re enabling smarter data use or building resilient infrastructure, Azooa delivers with integrity, agility, and Australian expertise.As we prepare our response to RFI-03175 – FOCI Risk Identification Solution for the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA), we’re inviting expressions of interest from experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineers who are passionate about building secure and scalable platforms on Microsoft Azure.This RFI aims to establish a forward-looking, whole-of-government solution for managing Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) risks in ICT supply chains. Our team will be delivering a Protected-level cloud platform designed to handle sensitive data, support multiple agencies, and meet IRAP and ISM security standards. What Makes This Role Exciting? National Impact: You'll be working on a high-visibility government project that enhances the integrity of Australia's digital infrastructure supply chains. Secure by Design: Help implement a PROTECTED-level platform aligned with IRAP & ISM standards—no shortcuts, no compromise.️ Tech Stack Autonomy: Influence architecture decisions and apply best practices across IaC, CI/CD, and Azure service configurations. Team of Experts: Join a collaborative group of senior engineers, DevOps specialists, architects, and security professionals who get things done. Location Flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in Australia—with preference given to candidates based in or willing to work in Canberra. 100% Onshore: With Azooa, you’re backed by a proudly local company. No offshore teams. No red tape. Just results.As Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll play a central role in delivering and securing the underlying platform infrastructure that supports the FOCI Risk Identification Solution. You'll be responsible for:️ Designing and deploying secure, scalable Azure environments tailored to multi-agency operations️ Implementing IRAP PROTECTED-level security controls, aligned with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)️ Automating infrastructure provisioning using tools like:BicepTerraform or similar Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks Developing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps to ensure secure and repeatable deployments Monitoring infrastructure health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud to maintain system availability, performance, and compliance Assisting with security testing and audits, including pen testing and IRAP readiness assessments, and remediating issues proactively️ Supporting continuous delivery of enhancements, patches, and secure configurations in a rapidly evolving technical environmentWe’re seeking someone with a proven track record of designing and maintaining secure Azure environments, ideally within government or highly regulated industries. Significant hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure, particularly for government or high-security enterprise environments Strong working knowledge of Azure services and architecture, including networking, role-based access control (RBAC), managed identities, and monitoring Demonstrated understanding of Australian Government cybersecurity and compliance requirements—particularly ISM, IRAP, and PSPF frameworks Experience in infrastructure automation (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell, Bash) Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly for documenting configurations and presenting options to technical and non-technical stakeholders Security ClearanceDue to the nature of the work, the following security clearances are required: NV1 or higher – Strongly preferredIf you’re currently undergoing clearance or are recently expired but eligible for reinstatement, please include that information when applying. How to ApplyAzooa makes it easy to connect—just hit “Easy Apply” here on LinkedIn. No lengthy forms or portals. Be sure to include: Your CV, highlighting relevant Azure and secure infrastructure projects Your security clearance level, including expiry and issuing agency if possible Your expected daily rate, based on a 12-month contract (T&M)We're reviewing EOIs on a rolling basis, so get in early to be considered for inclusion in the bid response. We're not your average consultancy. Azooa is fast-moving, flexible, and entirely focused on digital transformation within the Australian Government. Proudly 100% Australian owned and operated No overseas staff or outsourcing—we believe in local capability Transparent engagement model—you work directly with experts, not layers of management Real impact on national projects—we work where it matters Growing fast—and we’re just getting started Follow Azooa on LinkedIn to stay updated on new roles, future projects, and career opportunities with one of the most agile digital teams working in GovTech today. 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