Cloud Engineering Analyst

Analyst, Cloud Engineering – Azure & Security Enablement

• Permanent, full‑time position based in Melbourne
• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• A hands-on Azure cloud engineering role with a clear growth pathway into cyber security focused cloud engineering

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members.

Your New Role

Are you an Azure Cloud Engineer looking to deepen your engineering expertise towards security/cyber focused cloud engineering?

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Information Security Enablement, the Cloud Engineering Analyst is a hands-on role focused on building, improving and securing the Fund’s Azure cloud platforms using modern DevSecOps and Infrastructure as a Code.

This role applies risk aware security thinking to bridge security analysis with developing engineering skills, contributing to improved security posture, reduced risk, and continuous improvement through automation, data driven insights and collaboration with senior engineers and stakeholders.  The role combines solid Azure Cloud Engineering versed in Terraform and Azure DevOps, with motivation to become a security engineer. You’ll work closely with platform owners to secure their applications and infrastructure. 

You’ll be supported to learn, experiment and grow by contributing ideas, with a strong focus on automation, policy as code, identity and access management, and embedded security controls. If you’re curious, proactive and motivated by continuous improvement, this role offers a strong technical growth pathway.

What You’ll Do

• Engineer, operate, and enhance Azure cloud platforms using Terraform and DevOps practices within a mature Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environment

• Design and deliver technical solutions aligned with engineering standards, security principles, and architectural guidelines

• Implement and optimise monitoring, observability, and operational tooling to improve platform reliability, performance, and resilience

• Develop and maintain reusable engineering patterns, IaC modules, DevOps policies, and platform standards

• Apply cloud security engineering principles across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, working closely with engineers, architects, and security specialists to embed security by default

• Configure, integrate, and operationalise Microsoft security tools to uplift security prevention, detection, and response capabilities

What You’ll Need

• Demonstrable experience in hands on technical roles working with Terraform, Azure DevOps, IAM and best security practices for example least privilege access in a mature environment with ITIL controls like change management. 
• Eagerness to automate and reduce manual work using code driven pipelines Experience with scripting and automation with either Python, PowerShell or Bash
• Good knowledge of Azure services, cloud engineering best practices and governance controls including but not limited to Azure Policy with ability to write policy as code
• Demonstrated interest in, or experience with, cloud security tools and controls (e.g. Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel, security policy design)
• Understanding of identity and access technologies such as Active Directory, Entra ID, RBAC, SSO, SAML and OAuth
• Exposure to Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) environments
• A growth mindset — curious, collaborative and motivated to continuously learn

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s Next

If you’re ready to bring your energy, integrity, generosity of spirit and passion for excellent outcomes to a team that loves a challenge, apply now!

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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