Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Job Reference: #1282260
Location: Canberra, ACT
Employment Type: Full-time Contract
Contract Length: 6 months + 2 x 6 month extension (18 months)
Security Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain Baseline

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills and experience in:  
Designing, deploying, and managing Azure solutions that meet high availability, scalability, and security requirements. Automating Azure resource deployments to streamline provisioning, reduce errors, and enhance operational efficiency. Additional highly regarded skills include:
Expertise with Git repositories and development environments (e.g., GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps), including branch management and CI/CD configuration. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for Azure, with intermediate to advanced skills in automating tasks, managing resources, and optimizing deployments. Knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, with hands-on experience implementing cloud migration and optimization strategies. Programming experience in languages such as .Net, JavaScript, or Python, with an understanding of modern development practices. Experience in AI implementation, with practical applications of machine learning or data-driven automation. Strong business analysis skills, particularly in working with stakeholders to elicit, define, and document requirements for technology solutions. Understanding of Australian Government IT security standards and compliance requirements, including IRAP, ISM, and the Essential 8 framework. To thrive in this role, candidates must be:
Self-motivated and adaptable to work effectively in a small, dynamic team environment with shifting priorities and ambiguity. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, able to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities, manage expectations, and communicate effectively across teams.