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If you're passionate about automation, cloud-native architecture, and enabling product teams to move fast and safely, this could be the perfect role for you.\n\nAs a Senior Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping and maintaining our cloud environments. You'll collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions. You'll also help mature our platform capabilities, uplift engineering practices, and influence architectural direction.\n\nThis will include:\n\nDesigning, implementing, and optimising cloud infrastructure (Azure)\n\nBuilding automation pipelines, IaC, and selfservice cloud capabilities \n\nEnsuring environments are secure, observable, and cost effective \n\nTroubleshooting complex cloud and platform issues \n\nContributing to architectural decisions and cloud strategy \n\nMentoring engineers and champion good engineering practices \n\nDriving continuous improvement across the platform and DevOps toolchains\n\nKnowledge of Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks.\n\nOnce you have undergone training and are up to speed, there may be a requirement to go on an on-call roster for which you will be compensated. \n\nNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer who has worked across large, multifaceted organisations. You'll bring excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team focused approach.\n\nIdeally you will also bring:\n\n5+ years in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or DevOps \n\nStrong expertise with cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Networking)\n\nExperience with Identity and Access Management systems (Active Directory, Entra ID)\n\nExperience with Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) includes development of Container Images and management of Container Platforms\n\nSolid experience with IaC (Terraform, Bicep) \n\nCI/CD skills (Gitlab, Azure DevOps) \n\nStrong scripting or programming experience (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible) \n\nKnowledge of cloud security, monitoring, and cost management \n\nKnowledge of supporting Windows and RHEL operating systems at an Enterprise level\n\nExperience operating production workloads at scale \n\nExcellent problem solving and communication skills\n\nIdeally experience in platform engineering or building internal developer platforms\n\nIdeally certifications in Azure\n\nPlease note: As this role requires a high level of security clearance, you will need to be / have been a NZ, UK, Australian, Canadian or USA citizen for a minimum of 10 years to be eligible for this role. \n\nThe successful candidate is required to undergo a psychological assessment as part of the pre-employment security vetting process. \n\nNo candidate is expected to meet every desired skill / experience listed. If your background differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to the role, we encourage you to apply. This role requires occasional domestic travel, you will need to have a Class 1 Full Driver's Licence.\n\nNōu te rourou | What's in it for you\n\nYour skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.\n\nNZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.\n\nMe pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply\n\nApplications close on Wednesday 7 October 2026.\n\nUse the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.\n\nPlease Note:\n\nAll applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.\n\nYour cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.\n\nApplicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.\n\nNZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.\n\nNZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.\n\nNZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.\n\nPlease Note:\n\nTo be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:\n\nHigher Level Security Clearance\n\nYou must be a New Zealand Citizen for at least the last ten (10) years.\n\nAt minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.\n\nTo obtain this level of clearance, you must have a background history of fifteen (15) years that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.\n\nIf you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. 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