Team Leader - Cloud Services

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($121,628.00 - $132,391.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13661

This advertisement is to create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. 

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention. 
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Leader Cloud Services.

This role provides a unique opportunity to lead a diverse team who maintain the AFP computing infrastructure as well as the on-going management and sustainment of cloud platforms – This includes Private and Public cloud platforms such as VMware Private Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

The team also provides secure and scalable designs of the AFP’s foundation platforms to other internal AFP stakeholders to understand the business needs and works in partnership with Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security to ensure on-going security of the cloud platforms.

Key drivers for the role are focused on enhancing cloud adoption, managing risk and compliance, and improving automation and efficiencies. You will serve as a trusted adviser to business stakeholders and understand their core business processes and priorities which can be enhanced using managed platforms.

What will you do?

• Work with industry leading products and technologies from VMware, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services to manage cloud platforms, application deployments and security across various operational and corporate focused situations.
• Lead the cloud adoption for the organisation and deliver business focused cloud solutions based on corporate and operational needs.
• Lead the implementation of a FinOps framework to across a hybrid cloud environment.
• Collaborate and assist senior management to assess, design and implement sustainable cloud solutions, operating processes and people models to address key and evolving risks in the field of Cloud.
• Analyse processes, documentation, and workflows to identify any gaps and prioritize process improvements based on current risk of components, whilst adding professional insight.
• Maintain currency with industry standards and trends across cloud adoption frameworks.
• Provide advisory, solution architecture, and consulting to internal projects of varying size.
• Assist in alignment of overall security governance as it relates to both Private and Public Cloud platforms.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one. An existing NV2 security clearance is preferred but not essential.
• Extensive experience leading the implementation and sustainment of VMware, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services cloud platforms.
• Advanced experience with in developing and implementing FinOps Frameworks.
• Advanced experience with developing and managing team backlog and prioritisation and stakeholder negotiations.
• Advanced experience within managing hardware platforms such as Hitachi, Dell etc that underpin private cloud platforms.

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• You are familiar with security concepts found in the ISM and the implementation of said concepts in a PROTECTED environment.
• You have a no-nonsense approach when participating in internal or external conversations and are able to communicate complex technical concepts, resolve issues and foster good relationships.
• You will be a hands-on and a pragmatic leader with experience managing teams.

Additional Information

• This position can be worked from any capital city in Australia but will report into the section based in Canberra, ACT.
• Successful interstate applicants will be expected to travel to Canberra several times per year (at the AFP’s expense), depending on the successful applicant’s location they may be expected to work primarily from home.

Selection Criteria

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made. 
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer - Brad Hayes,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 4087, ​

Contact Officer Email: brad.hayes@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 06/12/2024

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