Principal Solutions Engineer

Here at Linfox, we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government, and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox. What does the job look like? As the Principal Solutions Engineer , you’ll be the technical bridge between product owners, architects, and platform engineers, delivering secure, scalable, and cost‑optimized solutions across AWS, on‑premises (VMware), and Azure environments. You’ll set technical direction, define standards, and mentor others, ensuring our platform services meet business needs for functionality, cost, and time. This role is a 24-month fixed term contract, onsite based out of our HQ in Essendon Fields (VIC) Responsibilities Leading the design and delivery of advanced AWS platform services (compute, storage, networking, identity, security) Defining and deploying solutions across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments Developing AWS reference architectures, standards, and patterns Acting as technical lead for AWS projects, guiding automation and best practices Implementing cost optimisation and compliance strategies Providing 24x7 support on a roster for critical platform and cloud services Performing lifecycle management (OS upgrades, patching, AWS resource optimisation) Collaborating with product owners and architects to align technical roadmaps Mentoring and upskilling junior team members in AWS and hybrid cloud technologies Are you the one? You’re a thought leader with deep technical expertise in cloud and platform engineering. You thrive in complex environments, communicate clearly, and enjoy mentoring others while driving innovation. The ideal candidate can demonstrate: Tertiary qualifications in IT or related discipline AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (preferred) Extensive hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and operating AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, RDS, S3, Lambda) in enterprise‑scale environments Strong DevOps background (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, container orchestration) 7+ years’ experience with server/infrastructure technologies (VMware, Windows/Linux, Exchange, Active Directory, Storage, Backup) Proven ability to architect secure, scalable, and cost‑optimised solutions Experience integrating AWS with hybrid/multi‑cloud platforms (VMware, Azure) Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills Strategic thinking and innovation Strong analytical and problem‑solving Teamwork and collaboration Integrity and reliability At Linfox, we are passionate about creating an inclusive and high‑performing workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from diverse genders and identities. Sounds like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume. We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Further information You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test. To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr