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Lead Cloud Engineer

Let's talk about who we are

The nib Group has a mission and vision of people enjoying better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, not only the creation of enterprise value. nib is a trusted health partner, helping members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions, transact with healthcare systems and generally live healthier lives.

We're looking for people who share this passion and want to be a part of a team that has the appetite and ambition to be extraordinary. Extraordinary comes in different perspectives and experiences. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day.

Let's talk about diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates that reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.

nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please contact us at .

Let's talk about this role

As the Lead Cloud Engineer, you will provide subject matter expertise and be the leader that drives engineering and support processes that utilise the current industry best practices. You'll also be leading the engineering of continuous delivery pipelines, public cloud infrastructure, network and security across areas and assets within the cross functional product delivery team and leading the ITSM cloud functionality and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Some other key responsibilities include:

• Building simple, secure, and stable systems that can support continual change.
• Working closely with the entire delivery team to ensure the group is building systems that solve customers' needs.
• Being the technical and people leader of the Cloud Engineering Team, assisting with project prioritisation across the group with a key focus on our cloud platforms.
• Bringing subject matter expertise and championing operational best practices.
• Mentoring, coaching, and managing senior and non-engineers direct reports, and driving continuous improvement within the team.

Let's talk about you

With previous experience in leading a team within an IT infrastructure or software development capacity, other skills and experience that will set you up for success include:

• Relevant degree qualification in a related discipline and/or equivalent industry experience
• Extensive experience developing and/or running complex multi-tiered business critical and digital systems.
• 5+ years' experience in working with and implementing virtualised infrastructure and public cloud; AWS and Azure highly desirable.
• A solid understanding on ITIL and/or experience with ITSM & ITAM
• Advanced experience with Microsoft and Linux based platforms hosting web servers, application frameworks and databases.
• Advanced experience with development and scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, CDK, Bicep and/or Typescript
• Advanced experience with building and maintaining build and development CI/CD tools and version control systems.
• Significant prior experience with security hardening and secure development practices.
• Demonstrable business continuity or disaster recovery planning experience.

At nib, we recognise that some people may only apply when their education, skills and/or experiences are identical to what an employer is looking for in a candidate. We're always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture at nib Group - so if this role resonates with you, please apply!

Let's talk about working at nib

Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we're committed to creating a flexible working environment where you're free to be you.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:

• Generous discounts on nib health and travel insurance products including 50% discount on employee health insurance
• The opportunity to give back to the community through paid leave for volunteering through nib Foundation
• Support your better health - whatever that looks for you - through our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts
• Access to our employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits
• Benefits to support our diverse workforce with 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees

The fine print

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.