Learn how a merit list or pool may be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure, and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. The key duties of the position include: The Digital Earth team is fuelled by diversity and deep expertise. We are a team of Earth observation and data scientists, system engineers, developers, and geospatial analysts.Digital Earth Australia (DEA) leverages Earth observation data to provide critical insights for sustainable land and water management, agriculture, urban planning, and environmental monitoring. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing DEA's mission by architecting and maintaining cloud infrastructure that supports the large-scale storage, processing, and analysis of Earth observation data.Architect and deploy cloud solutions for large-scale geospatial data storage and processing, ensuring infrastructure supports DEA's high performance and availability requirements.Develop and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and archiving large Earth observation datasets.Implement best practices in security and compliance.Monitor cloud resource usage, optimize configurations, and implement cost-saving strategies.Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and Earth observation experts.Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and robust monitoring frameworks.Contribute to related projects and engage with the wider Earth observation community. Essential qualifications, skills and experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, or a related field.Minimum of 5+ years in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles.Deep understanding of cloud platforms, especially AWS.Proficiency with data processing tools and geospatial data libraries.Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration.Expertise in infrastructure-as-code (IAC) tools, such as Terraform.Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and modern Dev Ops practices. To Apply Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include:Your resume (no more than 3 pages)A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role.If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Ben Lewis on or email. Eligibility Criteria Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.Must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance.Commencement of employment is subject to pre-employment screening. Recruitability Recruit Ability applies to this vacancy. Under the Recruit Ability scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity if you declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the position. Technical Assistance If you require technical assistance, call Human Resources on or email.