Technical Lead - Amazon Web Services/VMware

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

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

AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist - Band 3 ($172,999.00 - $191,044.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13932

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and 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 Technical Lead – Amazon Web Services and VMware Cloud Platforms.

The AFP requires a specialist technical lead to provide subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, and on-going management of the AFP’s Cloud Platforms across Amazon Webservices (AWS) and Private Cloud platforms.

To provide 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. Take ownership of the cloud platform, develop future state roadmaps and drive adoption of cloud platforms across the business.

Technical Specialists provide expert consultancy within their area of specialism. They develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements of the AFP, within their area of expertise.

A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations.

What will you do?

• Provide expertise and technical leadership in the design and implementation and development of roadmaps across Private and Public Cloud platforms.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of collaboration tools including Git, issue tracking and wikis.
• Document design and operating procedures for Private and Public Cloud platforms.
• Administer and troubleshoot Private and Public cloud platforms.  
• Implement and manage security practices and processes (e.g. Essential 8, Internet Security Manual) in line with best practice.
• Require a good understanding of automation process and tooling such as Ansible/Terraform 
• Provide systems deployment, configuration, installation and support of equipment in Private and Public Cloud platforms.
• Ensure implementation supports future delivery of Platform as-a-Service and Software as-a-Service.
• Identify and provide support to other teams across the AFP in-regards to adoption of cloud-based services and best practice in relation platform management.
• Ensure implementation supports future delivery of Platform as-a-Service and Software as-a-Service.

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.
• Extensive experience leading the implementation and sustainment of VMware and Amazon Web Services cloud platforms.
• Experience with implementation and on-going operation of AWS Landing Zone Accelerator to facilitate a well governed secure cloud environment.
• Extensive experience in design and implementation of VMware SDDC technologies, including Aria Automation/Operations, vSphere & VSAN.
• Ability to identify opportunities for change and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced experience with developing and managing team backlog and prioritisation and stakeholder negotiations.

Desirable Requirements

• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum and DevOps, and the ability to effectively contribute to scrum teams consistent with scrum principles and values (including assisting the business in prioritising their business requirements or product backlog).
• You will be a hands-on and a pragmatic leader with experience leading technical teams.

Additional Information

• This position can be worked from any capital city in Australia but will report into the section based in Canberra, ACT.

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and Experience
• Judgement and Risk
• Independence and Decision Making
• Relationships
• Professional Leadership
• Research and Innovation
• Project Management
• Additional stakeholder emphasis

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 - Chris Culloden,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 3581, ​

Contact Officer Email: Chris.Culloden@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 01/01/2025

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www.afp.gov.au