Azure Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Security Engineer Azure & AWS Lead the design and ongoing improvement of secure cloud solutions across a complex Azure and AWS environment. This long-term opportunity will see you embed security into cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps pipelines and identity services while strengthening cloud security posture and compliance.

ACT Contract Duration: 36 months, with possible 2 x 12-month extensions
Security Clearance Requirement: Current NV2 clearance
Closing Date: 10:00am, Friday, 31 July 2026

Essential Tasks

• Design secure Azure and AWS architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Implement IAM, policy, monitoring, encryption and CSPM security controls.
• Embed security controls into Infrastructure as Code and DevOps pipelines.
• Support vulnerability remediation and uplift cloud security standards.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience securing Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
• Experience implementing IAM controls, including Entra ID integration.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud or other CSPM technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ISM, IRAP, NIST or similar security frameworks.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV2 clearance.