About The Role: Our client is seeking a highly capable Cloud Operations Platform Lead to take end-to-end ownership of their AWS and Azure environments. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive operational excellence and lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-efficient multi-cloud architectures. You’ll champion automation, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps best practices, while working closely with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure our cloud platforms continue to meet evolving business needs. This is a standout opportunity to lead innovation, shape cloud strategy, and inspire a growing team as we progress toward full cloud maturity. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of the day-to-day operations and optimisation of AWS and Azure cloud environments, ensuring resilience, security, and compliance with industry standards. Engage closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure technical delivery aligns with business expectations and service-level goals. Architect and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions across AWS and Azure ecosystems. Drive automation initiatives using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation, while managing deployment pipelines through CI/CD platforms like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and GitLab. Define and uphold cloud governance frameworks, ensuring strong security posture and cost-effective resource utilisation. Embed monitoring and observability practices across platforms, proactively identifying and resolving complex system issues. Keep pace with the latest cloud advancements, and actively promote the use of DevOps principles, automation tools, and modern monitoring frameworks. Partner with senior leadership to convert strategic business goals into scalable cloud-based technical solutions that drive real value. Key Criteria: Proven ability to communicate effectively and lead teams, with strong interpersonal skills and a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and technical teams alike. Significant hands-on experience designing and supporting multi-cloud environments in large, complex organisations. Advanced skills in Infrastructure as Code, particularly using Terraform and/or CloudFormation to manage scalable infrastructure. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues in distributed systems and perform effective root cause analysis. Deep technical knowledge of both AWS and Azure platforms, including core services, architecture best practices, and enterprise deployment models. Hands-on experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab. Solid working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes (or AKS), with a strong grasp of microservices and containerised environments. Competent in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, and related tools to improve operational efficiency. Strong foundation in DevOps principles, with practical experience implementing monitoring, logging, and platform observability solutions. If you want to hear more about this exciting opportunity working for a great organisation then please reach out today - melissa.brookes@aandco.au or 0461 556 064.
