• Long-term contract – 1 x 12 month + 2 x 12 month extensions
• Strategic Cloud Service Management role within a high-profile Federal Government agency
• Rewarding hourly rates $$ – Positive Vetting (PV) clearance essential

A prominent Federal Government agency within the national security portfolio is seeking an experienced Cloud Service Manager to join their enterprise ICT and capability delivery division. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical leadership role in managing and evolving cloud infrastructure services that underpin the Department’s capabilities. The successful Cloud Service Manager will lead and align cloud initiatives with organisational strategic objectives, overseeing cloud adoption, optimisation, and governance within one of Australia’s most secure environments. This role offers an initial 12-month contract with two 12-month extensions, based onsite in Canberra (ACT).

The successful Cloud Service Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Leading the management and alignment of ASD’s cloud services, ensuring they support Defence and ISR strategic objectives.
• Overseeing cloud infrastructure implementation, governance, and lifecycle management across AWS, Azure and hybrid environments.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders and Defence programs to provide strategic advice on cloud capability roadmaps, cost models and business outcomes.
• Monitoring emerging industry technologies to guide future ASD cloud strategy and adoption.
• Managing risk, compliance, and performance to ensure secure and efficient service delivery within ASD’s classified environment.

To be successful, the Cloud Service Manager will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in strategic cloud service management across complex, enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, and modern cloud business models, including consumption frameworks and cost management.
• Experience in developing enterprise and business architecture strategies, aligning technology outcomes with organisational goals.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence senior decision-makers across technical and executive domains.

This is a great opportunity with a Federal Government Department and to join a supportive team! The successful Cloud Service Manager will be offered a 12-month contract + 2 x 12 month extension! If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW. Please forward your application to jobs@hitechaust.com quoting reference number BL0056. For more exciting job opportunities, visit www.hitechaust.com.