Technical Lead - Amazon Web Services/VMwareThe mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.What is the role?Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Technical Lead – Amazon Web Services and VMware Cloud Platforms. The AFP requires a specialist technical lead to provide subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, and on-going management of the AFP's Cloud Platforms across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Private Cloud platforms.To provide secure and scalable designs of the AFP's foundation platforms to other internal AFP stakeholders to understand the business needs and work in partnership with Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security to ensure ongoing security of the cloud platforms. Take ownership of the cloud platform, develop future state roadmaps, and drive adoption of cloud platforms across the business.What will you do?Provide expertise and technical leadership in the design and implementation and development of roadmaps across Private and Public Cloud platforms.Demonstrate proficiency in the use of collaboration tools including Git, issue tracking, and wikis.Document design and operating procedures for Private and Public Cloud platforms.Administer and troubleshoot Private and Public cloud platforms.Implement and manage security practices and processes (e.g. Essential 8, Internet Security Manual) in line with best practice.Require a good understanding of automation processes and tooling such as Ansible/Terraform.Provide systems deployment, configuration, installation, and support of equipment in Private and Public Cloud platforms.Identify and provide support to other teams across the AFP in regards to the adoption of cloud-based services and best practices in relation to platform management.You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.Extensive experience leading the implementation and sustainment of VMware and Amazon Web Services cloud platforms.Experience with the implementation and ongoing operation of AWS Landing Zone Accelerator to facilitate a well-governed secure cloud environment.Extensive experience in design and implementation of VMware SDDC technologies, including Aria Automation/Operations, vSphere & VSAN.Ability to identify opportunities for change and lead continuous improvement initiatives.Advanced experience with developing and managing team backlog and prioritization and stakeholder negotiations.You are familiar with security concepts found in the ISM and the implementation of said concepts in a PROTECTED environment.You have a no-nonsense approach when participating in internal or external conversations and are able to communicate complex technical concepts, resolve issues, and foster good relationships.Thorough knowledge of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum and DevOps, and the ability to effectively contribute to scrum teams consistent with scrum principles and values.You will be a hands-on and pragmatic leader with experience leading technical teams.Additional InformationThis position is an AFP Technical Specialist - Band 3 level.This role can be worked from any capital city in Australia but will report into the section based in Canberra, ACT.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionAt the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches, and lived experiences of our people and recognize that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community, and people with a disability.
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