Overview
JOB TITLE - Register of Interest - Cloud Engineers (Azure or AWS)
LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA
AFP BAND - Band 08 ($127,101.00 - $138,349.00)
VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER - 15272
CONTACT OFFICER - Caroline Thlang,
APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 11:59pm (AEST) 31/03/2026
Did you know? The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
- Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
- 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year
- 18 days of paid personal leave per year
- Generous superannuation of 15.4%
- 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
- Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
- Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Role Summary
The Cloud Services Team within the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Command is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of a range of cloud capabilities that directly supports collaboration across the organisation, delivers cloud based solutions to support operational and business outcomes. The team is a multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering business value and continuous improvement by leveraging innovative cloud based solutions. There are currently opportunities to support public cloud platforms Azure and AWS.
Job opportunities will be available Australia wide, however some travel may be required. Successful candidate will be able to work from the closest AFP headquarters in the respective state/territory, and will have reporting timelines to management located in Canberra.
Successful applicants will be required to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the AFP business and the impact of roles and functions undertaken in relation to the organisation’s reputation to effectively manage operations.
Responsibilities
- Driving an Automation first approach, developing and documenting best practices and strategies for platform maintenance and application deployment in a hybrid cloud environment
- Maintains and supports the AFP’s virtualisation platform built on VMware VCF
- Troubleshoot incidents, identify root cause, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures
- Employ exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity
- Collaborating across multiple teams within CIO and the business to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions
- Managing cloud environments in accordance with Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- Maintenance and enhancement of platform architecture and sustainment of Public PROTECTED Cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services
What will you do?
- Manage and administer Azure and or AWS cloud environments, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, policy governance and security
- Develop, and implement highly available, multi-region solutions within Microsoft Azure and or AWS
- Assist in migrating existing services to cloud-based solutions
- Monitor the performance of cloud systems, identifying optimisation opportunities
- Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to cloud infrastructure, promptly resolving any identified issues
- Implement, configure and document cloud solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tool sets and practices
- Support cloud adoption of applications as they are being transformed and/or modernised
Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
- A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Relevant formal qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution or demonstrated equivalent skills and experience.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure and or AWS Cloud Platforms.
- Understanding of automation frameworks and tools such as Ansible and Terraform
- Understanding of governance frameworks and principles in a cloud environment
Desirable Requirements
- Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services certifications
Application
This Register of Interest is for upcoming opportunities in the CIO Command. Applicants may be contacted as opportunities arise if they are considered suitable. No correspondence or outcome will be provided to applicants who are not considered for the opportunity.
As part of your Register of Interest you will be required to submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV – Please outline your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
- Applicant pitch (maximum one page) is NOT required. Please upload your CV again in the Applicant Response field.
This is a Register of Interest only and not a merit based process. Applicants will not receive any feedback or outcome regarding their application. You may be contacted by the AFP should we wish to discuss any upcoming opportunities.
Employment Suitability
Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:
- Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
- Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
- Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
- Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.
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