Cloud Engineer
At a glance
Highlights
- Secure cloud platforms
- Forward‑thinking environment
- Meaningful projects
- Collaborative team
Why this role might suit you
The position provides hands‑on experience with Azure, Terraform, and DevOps practices, enabling skill growth in secure cloud infrastructure while collaborating with enterprise customers and government clients.
Skills
About the role
Ready to build secure, scalable cloud platforms that make a real impact? Join XDNA, part of Downer Digital, as a Cloud Engineer and help deliver modern Azure solutions for enterprise and government customers.
Why join us?
At XDNA, you’ll work alongside a high-performing engineering team delivering cutting-edge Azure environments with a strong focus on automation, security, and reliability. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects while growing your cloud capability in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
About the role
As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and support secure, scalable Azure infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in building automated, well-architected cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices.
You’ll also provide Level 2/3 support, ensuring platforms remain resilient, high performing, and aligned to security and governance standards.
Key responsibilities
Design and implement Azure solutions aligned to best practice, security, and customer needs
Build secure landing zones, networks, and identity integrations
Work with Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, CI/CD)
Drive automation to improve consistency and reduce manual effort
Implement automated testing, validation, and deployments
Provide Level 2/3 support, incident response, and root cause analysis
Apply a security-first mindset across all solutions
Implement identity, network security, and policy controls
Ensure alignment with governance and compliance frameworks
Partner with customers, Microsoft, and internal teams
Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
What you’ll bring
3+ years working with Microsoft Azure
Hands-on experience with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
Exposure to containerisation (Docker, AKS)
Experience supporting production systems (L2/L3)
Strong Azure (compute, networking, identity, security)
Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
Cloud governance and security fundamentals
About you
Security-first mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Currently holds, or is eligible to obtain, an Australian government NV1 security clearance
Strong communicator who enjoys working with stakeholders
Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous improvement
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
Our commitment
At Downer, we live our Zero Harm philosophy prioritising safety, wellbeing, and a positive workplace culture for our people and our customers.
Ready to take your Azure engineering skills to the next level?
Join XDNA and be part of a team building secure, resilient cloud platforms for critical services. For queries, please contact Angela.Versace@downergroup.com (applications will not be accepted via this email).
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance or our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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