AWS Cloud Engineer

• Sydney CBD location
• Salary from $126,716 + 15.4% superannuation (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working environment
• 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to ASIC’s vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians. We value what you will bring. We value those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done.

The team

The Digital, Data & Technology (DD&T) group is responsible for delivering transformational change and key technology related operational services across ASIC.

The DD&T group includes Information Technology, Cyber Security, Data Analytics and AI, Digital, Portfolio Office, and Registry Connect (modernising ASIC’s Business Registers).

We are at the forefront of major technology projects that are set to revolutionise our business, focusing on data and analytics, cloud computing, mobility, and application modernisation. Our commitment to leveraging the latest technology ensures that ASIC remains a leader in regulatory excellence.

The role             

The AWS Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure AWS cloud infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise cloud-based applications and ensure alignment with business goals and industry best practices.

You will be accountable for

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable AWS infrastructure solutions
• Develop and implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Puppet
• Optimise AWS resources and costs through efficient design and usage patterns
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery planning for cloud infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues, ensuring the availability and performance of applications
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate cloud infrastructure with application development processes
• Implement security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Lead projects and provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Stay up to date with the latest AWS features, services, and industry best practices

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or equivalent certification
• Substantial previous experience in designing, implementing, and managing AWS infrastructure
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Puppet
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, Octopus, or AWS CodePipeline
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and others
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

About ASIC 

ASIC’s remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world.

ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

Through Moneysmart, we aim to improve the skills and knowledge of Australians and provide information and tools to help them in their decision making. A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to achieving ASIC’s vision for a fair, strong, and efficient financial system for all Australians. ASIC is committed to a providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment which is issued ASIC’s Security team.

View the position description for more information or click ‘apply’ to start your application. Please include a brief resume.

Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 22 January 2025.

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