Cloud Engineer RFQ ID: LH-01841 ASD 2025
These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).
ABOUT THIS ROLE
ASD is seeking candidates who hold active NV1, NV2 or TSPV security clearances. Please clearly indicate the level held within your responses.
AWS/Azure Cloud Engineers will design, deploy and manage cloud-based solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.
Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025
Initial contract term: Up to 15 months
Extension term: 12 months
Number of extensions: 2
Experience level: APS6 equivalent
Location of work: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth
Working arrangements: Onsite. Onsite 5 days a week. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: NV1, NV2 or Positive Vetting
ABOUT THE COMPANY
* Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.
* Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.
* A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the architecting and designing of AWS infrastructure solutions to meet the organisational technical and business requirements.
- Collaborating with cross-function teams to optimize AWS services for cost performance, security and reliability; while adhering to best practice and compliance standards.
- Work collaboratively with product owners and developers to identify, test and assess security controls in alignment with the PSPF, ISM, E8 and organisational policy.
- Contribute to implementation of CNAPP/SASE tooling across cloud platforms.
- Use and implementation of products relating to Azure Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Domain Services.
- Implementing solutions and tools as Proof of Concepts (PoCs) so they can be evaluated for use prior to use in the TS Cloud. This may include replicating production environments to enable PoCs and testing.
- Participate in collaboration with agencies to understand their current state architectures and make consideration for these in the architectural design. Ensuring relevant policies and standards are addressed, and plan and design for emerging technologies (such as Zero Trust Architecture).
Technical Skills:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Cloud/AWS Engineering.
- Experience with implementing and managing security controls.
- Desirable: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) features, such as Virtual Machine (VM), Virtual Network (VNET), Virtual Private Network (VPN), Express Route).
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) features.
- Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Cloud backup and disaster recovery.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
- SCAD 4 - Security operations: Level 4 (SFIA) Maintains operational security processes and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. Provides advice on defining access rights and the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls. Investigates security breaches in accordance with established procedures and recommends required actions. Provides support and checks that corrective actions are implemented.
- ITOP 4 - IT infrastructure: Level 4 (SFIA) Provides technical expertise to enable the correct application of operational procedures. Contributes to the planning and implementation of infrastructure maintenance and updates. Implements agreed infrastructure changes and maintenance routines. Uses infrastructure management tools to determine load and performance statistics. Configures tools and/or creates scripts to automate the provisioning, testing and deployment of new and changed infrastructure. Maintains operational procedures and checks that they are executed following agreed standards. Investigates and enables the resolution of operational issues. Provides reports and proposals for improvement, to specialists, users and managers.
- DESN 4 - Systems design: Level 4 (SFIA) Designs system components using appropriate modelling techniques following agreed architectures, design standards, patterns and methodology. Identifies and evaluates alternative design options and trade-offs. Creates multiple design views to address the concerns of the different stakeholders and to handle functional and non-functional requirements. Models, simulates or prototypes the behaviour of proposed system components to enable approval by stakeholders. Produces detailed design specifications to form the basis for the construction of systems. Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications.
BENEFITS
Why work for ASD?
* Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
* Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
*Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
* Long contracts available.
* Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career
Why Kinexus?
* Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
* Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
* DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
* Dedicated account manager who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
* Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
* Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
* We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
* Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
* We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
* We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
* Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
* Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.
Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.
All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Joshua Said 02 9492 7516 . #LI-JS
