LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.
We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Cloud & DevOps with NV1 clearance, based anywhere in Australia (ideally in Canberra but open to other locations). We are open to permanent (preferred) and contractors (daily rate).
You will lead & deliver high-end technical solutions on a Microsoft Azure platform that meet and exceed client requirements.
The role
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of Azure platform and automation initiatives.
- Design, document and implement secure, scalable and reliable Azure solutions.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, supported by robust CI/CD pipelines.
- Provision and manage AKS environments, including application deployment, microservices configuration and Helm chart management.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing architecture and design guidance across multiple engagements.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders and executives.
- Produce high-quality engineering artefacts including solution designs, runbooks, governance documentation and change records.
- Partner with delivery leaders on estimation, planning and risk management.
- Mentor engineers, support onboarding, contribute to hiring activities and help uplift engineering capability across the team.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for a motivated, proactive, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work, takes ownership and communicates well. You will be based anywhere in Australia (with Canberra as a preference) with an NV1 AGSVA security clearance.
Technical skills:
- Azure IaaS and PaaS: Deep hands-on capability across the full Azure estate with a DevOps mindset
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM Templates and Bicep
- Kubernetes (AKS)
- Pipelines and source control: Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Bamboo & Jenkins
- HashiCorp tooling: Terraform and Vault for secrets and credential management
- Azure Networking, Security and Identity: cloud networking, security controls, Entra ID, RBAC and access design
- Cloud Automation: Python, Bash and PowerShell
- Azure Functions, Key Vault, Backups and Cloud Storage
- Azure Integration: Logic Apps, API Management and Microservices
- Cloud Identity, Governance, Licensing and Azure AD
- Azure Databases including PostgreSQL
What's in it for you?
- Be part of a team that leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction
- Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisations
- Be supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning
- Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
- Take advantage of largely working from home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life
- Thrive in a community with strong values #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore
Apply now or call Gayatri on +61 3 9112 0261 if you have any questions
Skills Required
- NV1 AGSVA security clearance
- Deep hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS
- Experience with Terraform, ARM Templates, and Bicep
- Experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and source control using Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Bamboo, or Jenkins
- Experience with HashiCorp Terraform and Vault
- Experience with Azure networking, security controls, Entra ID, RBAC, and access design
- Cloud automation experience using Python, Bash, and PowerShell
- Experience with Azure Functions, Key Vault, backups, and cloud storage
- Experience with Logic Apps, API Management, and microservices
- Knowledge of cloud identity, governance, licensing, and Azure AD
- Experience with Azure databases, including PostgreSQL
- Strong communication, ownership, and stakeholder advisory skills
- Experience mentoring engineers and supporting onboarding or hiring activities
What We Do
LAB3 is a technology services and consulting company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. It provides platform engineering and cloud technology services, with capabilities spanning Cloud & DevOps, data, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, modern workplace, modern applications and integration, security, and networking. LAB3 uses automation, AI, and Azure solutions to help customers solve technology challenges and achieve better outcomes more consistently.
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