AWS Cloud Engineers (APS 6 & EL 1) – Technology and Security Division

Job title: AWS Cloud Engineers (APS 6 & EL 1) – Technology and Security Division

Company: Australian Bureau of Statistics


Job description:

• APS 6 salary range: $95,714 – $108,092; EL1 salary range: $117,593 – $135,935
• locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
• permanent positions; full-time or part-time; flexible working arrangements

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to fill several AWS Cloud Engineer roles in our Technology and Security Division (TSD).About the rolesA Cloud Engineer is responsible for the development, maintenance and support of the ABS’s public cloud infrastructure and systems. By designing, developing and leveraging engineering tools and processes they effectively provision, install, configure and operate public cloud services, as well as provide expert advice and support for cloud systems in collaboration with broader development teams.As an AWS Cloud Engineer in the ABS, your responsibilities may include:

• lead or support the technical design, implementation and operation of foundational public cloud architectures and services, including planning, requirements, development, testing and quality assurance
• develop and maintain secure cloud solutions in accordance with established good practices and patterns
• develop repeatable processes through scripting and automation to allow the timely and efficient deployment of public cloud services
• consult with business and technical stakeholders to perform requirements gathering and implement solutions to satisfy those requirements
• provide expert advice with regards to the adoption and use of public cloud services
• troubleshoot incidents, identify root cause, resolve and document problems and implement preventative measures
• prepare and maintain appropriate documentation on good practices and strategies regarding application deployment, infrastructure maintenance and general operations
• prepare, maintain and follow appropriate operational documentation (e.g., SOPs)
• proactively maintain an understanding of corporate ICT infrastructure and systems.

As an EL1, in addition to the above, you will:

• lead the delivery of outcomes in support of the team’s Forward Work Program
• undertake more complex tasks and contribute to the strategic direction of the team
• be expected to provide coaching and training to less experienced staff.

What we are looking for (selection criteria)To be considered for an AWS Cloud Engineer position, you should have most or all of the following skills, qualities, and experience:

• a proven ability to implement end-to-end solutions that incorporate process, technology and security elements by working with native cloud services and leveraging automation tools
• demonstrated experience with the following:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) – General Platform & Service Knowledge
• DevOps Tools (Gitlab, AWS CodeCommit/Build/Pipeline/Deploy)
• Coding / Scripting (Python, TypeScript, NodeJS, Bash)
• Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform)
• Orchestration and Automation (Lambda, Step Functions, Glue)
• a proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams by fostering positive working relationships using well-developed communication skills
• a proven ability to document and communicate technically complex subject matter to both technical and non-technical audiences
• experience in managing a highly technical workforce, prepare team plans and mentor less experienced employees.

To be considered for an EL1 Cloud Engineer position you will need significant cloud systems engineering experience and/or technical leadership in an enterprise context.How to applyTo apply, you will need to upload your current resume, provide referee details and respond to the following:Provide a statement of claims of how you have demonstrated the skills, qualities, and experience (outlined in Section 1 of the Applicant Information Kit) required for these roles – in no more than 750 words.Applications close at 11:30 p.m. AEDT on Wednesday 2nd April 2025.

Expected salary:

Location: Australia

Job date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:45:37 GMT

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