Cloud Engineer - Ballarat

About Accenture and Our Ballarat Centre

Accenture is a global leader in professional services, helping top organizations build digital infrastructure, optimize operations, boost revenue, and enhance service delivery, delivering fast and impactful value. With 801,000 employees working across more than 120 countries, Accenture fosters innovation driven by technology and strong ecosystem partnerships.

We are excited to launch a new technology and operations hub based in Ballarat, Victoria. This cutting-edge facility aims to offer vital Australian onshore technology services to business and government clients. We are committed to developing local talent and collaborating with Federation University to provide students with meaningful practical experience and training, preparing a capable future workforce.

Role Overview

We invite applications from experienced Cloud Engineers to join our team. You will support the design, deployment, and ongoing management of cloud-based infrastructures and platforms. Candidates should have proficiency in at least one major cloud technology such as Azure, AWS, SaaS, PaaS, or VMware. Your focus will be on building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments, enabling automation, optimizing performance, and ensuring smooth cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure leveraging platforms like Azure, AWS, or VMware.
• Integrate and maintain SaaS and PaaS solutions effectively within cloud ecosystems.
• Utilize scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate deployments and infrastructure management.
• Continuously monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Work closely with IT, security, and development teams to implement cloud governance and solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud technology: Azure, AWS, VMware, SaaS, or PaaS.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, virtualization, networking, and security concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python, along with automation tooling.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is advantageous.

Additional Requirements and Conditions

Security Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of this position, applicants must be Australian citizens and either hold an active security clearance or be eligible to obtain one. This ensures the capacity to manage confidential data and uphold stringent security standards.

Shift and On-call Responsibilities: This role primarily involves managed services, where you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing clients’ IT applications and infrastructure. You should be adaptable to shift work providing continuous support and be prepared for on-call duties to promptly resolve incidents and conduct after-hours deployments as necessary. Strong time management and a proactive approach will be critical for success in this role.

Equal Opportunity and Benefits

Accenture promotes an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and all employees feel respected and empowered. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds and are committed to equitable hiring practices without discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

We offer progressive employee benefits focusing on health, wellbeing, flexible leave options, and sustainability. Further details about these benefits can be provided upon request.

If you require recruitment process adjustments or prefer alternative communication methods, please contact the recruitment team directly.