Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Overview:

• Full-time Continuing position
• Competitive Salary and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of working

About You

An Azure Platform Principal Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the strategic direction design and implementation of robust scalable and secure cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. This high-impact role operates at a broad scope influencing technical architecture engineering practices and the overall technical strategy for organizations heavily invested in the Azure ecosystem.

These engineers are not only deep technical experts but also pragmatic visionaries who translate complex business needs into effective and efficient cloud solutions. They are expected to be hands-on while also providing technical leadership and mentorship to multiple teams.

To be successful in this position youll have experience in:

• Architectural Leadership: Define and drive the technical architecture and evolution of Azure-based platforms ensuring they are scalable reliable secure and cost-optimized. Make critical design decisions and setting technical standards following Azure Well Architected Framework.

• System Design and Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of complex systems and services on Azure leveraging a wide range of Azure services. Employ good practices in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Bicep. Build and optimise DevSecOps pipelines and branching policies and shift left semantic functional security testing of IaC.

• Problem Solving: Address and resolve the most challenging and ambiguous technical roadblocks especially those requiring collaboration across organizational boundaries.

• Technical Guidance and Mentorship: Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams raising the technical bar and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management engineering teams operations and security to ensure successful platform delivery and adoption.

• Driving Innovation: Identify and evaluate new technologies and approaches to improve the platform and introduce innovative solutions.

• Operational Excellence: Focus on building platforms that are not only functional but also highly operable with robust monitoring logging and incident response capabilities.

• Security and Compliance: Embed security best practices throughout the platform lifecycle and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Deep expertise in designing deploying and managing systems on Azure with a strong understanding of core Azure platform capabilities and services such as: Azure Policy Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Key Vault Function Logic Apps VM SQL Server Storage Account Firewall.

• Proven experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Bicep.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and IaC code security and quality scanning tools.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to cloud development (e.g. Python Java Go).

• Demonstrated ability to design and build secure reliable and scalable systems.

• Excellent problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across multiple teams.

Qualifications:

• Masters or bachelors degree in business computer science computer engineering system
  analysis or a related field of study or equivalent experience

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated enterprise-wide delivery for the best practice student and staff experience. The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP) Communications People Information and Technology Services (ITS) Office of the Chief Operating Officer Procurement and Vietnam Operations.

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

The Information Technology Services (ITS) function provides RMIT University with current and emerging
Technology systems and services. Our vision of unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for
RMIT communities supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem mindset and delivery
empowering the advancement of the Universitys commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners.

ToApply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Marcus Logan via email .

Position Description

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