Cloud Platform Engineer

More time off for the things that matter - Up to 6 weeks’ leave

Work where we work best - Hybrid office/work-from-home environment

You will be serving as a Cloud Engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong emphasis on cloud-based solutions (in particular Microsoft). You will be supporting the organisation as it rapidly shifts workloads and end-user modality to cloud-based solutions aligned with Microsoft offerings and other select SaaS providers.

About the Role:

Architecture and Design :

Champion Azure Cloud services within the organisation

Develop, state-of-the-art technical solutions on aligned with Perpetuals service architectures while following standards and best practices

Contribute to the development of cloud services and infrastructure policies and design patterns aligned to Perpetual security policies

Develop automation and orchestration capabilities and contribute to the DevOps practice

Ensure that documentation, standards and procedures are completed and adhered to for all critical cloud solutions, including Standards & Guidelines, Management Plans, System and Technical Configuration Documentation

Work closely with other engineers and architects on technology implementation

Project delivery and technology implementation:

Support projects to ensure that Cloud Services solutions are aligned with Cloud Services strategies, frameworks, policies and practices

Develop automation artefacts and implement solutions aligned with services architecture

Effectively participate in design forums to ensure solutions are implemented in accordance to designs and standards

Develop Cloud Services artefacts for cloud environments (especially Microsoft)

Develop and maintain Terraform, and Azure Resource Manager Templates required to deploy solutions and services

Create reusable deployment packages that align with security, compliance, and service management policies

Maintains Cloud Services technology (Inc. Azure platform) in in alignment with operational procedures including automation components, code repositories and system specifications aligned with service roadmaps and plans

Collaborate with ITSM and DevOps SMEs to create and maintain definitions and catalogue of Cloud Services

Identify opportunities to accelerate cloud adoption, reduce effort through automation, and improve security, stability, and consistency

Prioritize a backlog of solutions for the solution catalogue that delivers the most value given other strategic inputs

Provide L2/L3 support for services in scope (includes support for critical systems and major incident escalations outside business hours via on-call roster)

Review release plans for sources of new automation opportunities

Organisation and team:

Influence decision making through education and negotiation to realise objectives in line with roadmaps, standards and strategies

Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders

As part of a multi-functional team provide various Cloud Services-related activities as required

Work closely with Cloud Services and cloud vendors

About You

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record or similar

Technical industry certifications in infrastructure technologies/products

Minimum of seven years of experience in IT roles with a minimum three years’ experience in a similar role

Proven track record and substantial experience in Azure, Systems Engineering and related technology design and implementation

Programming proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python

Experienced using ARM and Terraform

Experience in connecting and securing cloud-based solutions, preferably Microsoft

Experience liaising with Cloud Services vendors to drive outcomes for customers

Good knowledge of technology across applications, databases, operating systems, hypervisors, storage Cloud Services and backups

Previous experience in designing and managing Microsoft Azure, VMware & MS Windows

Experience in working in a multi-vendor environment would be advantageous

Excellent attention to detail to ensure information is accurate and current

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to communicate concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Exhibit excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives

Behaviours 

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact.

Employee benefits

Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing 

Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Lend your expertise and support Indigenous organisations to achieve their own development goals with a six weeks’ secondment with Jawun

Diversity and inclusion

WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018

Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

We support over 50 Indigenous communities through Native Title Trusts, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. Our goal is to provide a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances.

Perpetual Private and Perpetual Corporate Trust Graduate Program Applications for 2025 are opening in July 2024.

Expressions of Interest are open. To express interest in the program, please click here .

Perpetual is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company which has been serving clients since 1886.

Across our four business divisions - Perpetual Asset Management Australia, Perpetual Asset Management International, Perpetual Private and Perpetual Corporate Trust - we aim to protect and grow our clients' wealth, knowing that by doing so we can make a difference in their lives.

Trust is earned, every day.

We have been earning the trust of our clients for more than 130 years and pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships - some of which span five generations.

Each and every day our people bring to life our enterprise behaviours – Stretch, Own It, and Make an Impact. The Perpetual team is diverse, expert and driven by the belief that we can make a difference in the lives of our clients. We value integrity, skill and teamwork and seek to find the best in each individual. Our reward is personal and professional development and the pride that comes from doing the best for our clients.

In 1885, a committee of business and professional people, including future Prime Minister, the Honourable Sir Edmund Barton, gathered in Sydney for the purpose of forming a trustee company. Perpetual Trustee Company Limited was formed on 28 September 1886 and since then has been entrusted by generations of Australians to manage, grow and protect their wealth.

Through wars, recessions and financial crises, we have continually evolved to meet the challenges of constant social, technological and economic change. Our core values and financial principles have endured through time and will continue to endure.