DevOps Cloud Lead - Azure & Security

About the role

Emanate Technology is looking for an experienced DevOps Cloud Lead to lead an established engineering team and drive a cloud, automation and security transformation program in Adelaide. The role focuses on improving Azure platform capabilities, raising security practices, promoting DevOps adoption and shaping a modern, secure cloud-first culture. It is a 12-month contract with extensions, open only to Australian citizens holding an active NV1 security clearance due to security requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Cloud and DevOps Engineers
• Drive Azure cloud, automation and platform initiatives
• Champion DevOps best practices and CI/CD adoption
• Improve cloud security, governance and operational maturity
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders
• Influence engineering standards and platform strategy

Required profile

• DevOps leadership experience
• Previous experience leading technical and cultural change
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Australian citizenship with an active NV1 security clearance

Required skills

• Strong Azure cloud experience
• Azure DevOps and/or GitHub
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
• Cloud security and governance

What we offer

• 12-month contract with strong extension potential
• Hourly rate plus superannuation
• Leading an established and capable team
• Opportunity to influence long-term technology direction