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Posted 06 August, 2026

Principal Engineer - Cloud & DevOps (Professional Services: Cloud & DevOps) (P)

lab3
Canberra ACT, Australia Full Time
Reference: 487_675838_2515

Lab3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, andNetwork services.

We are accepting Expressions of Interest for a NV1 security cleared Principal Engineers, ideally based in Canberra, with deep experience in Azure Cloud & DevOps tolead, deliver and support the execution of technical solutions that meet our clients’needs. We are open to permanent and contract employees- with multiple roles open, we are likely to take a mix of both.

Please note that this is not yet a live role (but is likely to become one soon), so delays in screening may occur.


The role

  • Actas the lead Engineerfor technical client engagements in deliveringand overseeing Azure assessments, solutions, and implementations forour client(s)
  • Engineer, advise and implementon appropriate state-of-the-art technical patterns on Azure
  • Provide technical reviews on architecture and design deliverables whilst supporting engagements as a SME.
  • Participate in the consultation between LAB3 and clients to understand strategic business requirements and translate those into effective cloud solutions.
  • Communicate and present discoveries to senior management and executive stakeholders
  • Partner with the Project Managers to provide technical input into scheduling, estimating activities and project delivery
  • Support our pre-sales teams with documentation, design and transformative direction. Help setup proof-of-concept prototypes
  • Identify, interpret, and communicate meaningful insights via workshops, presentations, and reports
  • Run workshops and cloud adoption activities with our customers as necessary.
  • Recommend client value creation initiatives and implement industry best practices
  • Provide technical leadership and be a role model to the engineers.

The ideal candidate:

Will demonstrate strong engineering skills in the following:

  • Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS
  • IaC – Terraform, PowerShell
  • Azure DevOps
  • Cloud Automation – Bash, Python, Ansible
  • Azure Resource Manager - ARM Templates and Bicep
  • Azure Functions, Key Vault & Back ups
  • Azure Network, Azure Security, Azure IAM and RBAC Design
  • Azure Security Centre Operations
  • Azure Management Groups & Subscription Management
  • PowerShell module creation and management

Experience with Open-source containers (AKS Kubernetes) is desirable.

What's in it for you?

  • Be part of a team that leveragesmoderntechnologies tosolve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction
  • Work with a MicrosoftPartner of the Year award winner with multiplespecialisations
  • Besupported by experienced peers and leaders thatvalue technicalexpertise andencourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning
  • Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
  • Take advantage oflargely workingfrom home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life
  • Thrive in a community with strong values#BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore

Apply now, call or connect on LinkedIn for further information.

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