Job Title: Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer (Azure) Location: Canberra, ACT Contract Duration: 12 months 12-month extension Security Clearance: NV1 (Mandatory) Work Arrangement: Hybrid About the Role - We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines in a Microsoft Azure environment. This role will play a key part in delivering cloud-native solutions, supporting business-critical applications, and ensuring compliance with government security and governance standards. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for automated deployment and configuration of cloud resources. Deploy, configure, and support infrastructure in Azure subscriptions, including virtual machines, firewalls, and web application firewalls. Provide Level 3 support for Azure-hosted business applications and infrastructure. Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of a secure and scalable Azure hosting platform. Manage virtual infrastructure, Azure Data Factories, and other cloud-native services. Develop and maintain Terraform modules and code libraries using Agile methodologies. Support and advise on Microsoft cloud services including M365, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Intune. Apply infrastructure changes securely and promptly, adhering to IT change management protocols. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and cybersecurity teams to ensure timely and compliant delivery. Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation for deployments and infrastructure services. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience managing large-scale Azure deployments and production environments. Strong expertise in Azure DevOps, Terraform, and infrastructure-as-code practices. Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365 administration and support. Experience working with developers and business stakeholders to deliver cloud-based solutions. Familiarity with government IT security frameworks (e.g., ACSC Essential Eight). Demonstrated ability to manage infrastructure change requests in compliance-driven environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Criteria Experience working with Azure Connect Hub or similar hybrid cloud integration technologies. Exposure to Agile delivery environments and DevOps best practices. if you have any questions please reach out to me at anna.joseph@hudson.com Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.