The Engineer Lead role is to provide thought leadership, technical lead experience and people management to Digital61 Engineering Team and its customers by leading high-quality architecture, development, design, implementation, and documentation of complex offerings and solutions to meet the business requirements of Digital61 and its customers. This role has a prominent focus on managing the engineering pool team, but you will use your technical ability on projects. The Engineer Lead will be the leader of the engineering pool team, which delivers patterns, standards and offerings for Digital61 and its customers. We are an Australian owned and operated Managed Services Provider and a Microsoft shop. Essential Technical Knowledge Deep exposure to Microsoft Cloud technologies across Azure, M365 Working knowledge of a broad range of ICT systems such as Cloud, Windows OS, Virtualisation, Networking, nix, Databases, Middleware, Firewall, Storage etc, and how they relate and inter-operate. Proficient in Cloud Security, in particular the Microsoft Security stack Ideally have worked across Microsoft’s Morden workplace/desktop Detailed level working knowledge of specific technology areas as a subset of the above Ability to architect and design technologies they have a detailed level working knowledge of as well as develop organisation-wide standards for others to follow Ability to provide advice and experience on the technical specifics, known issues, possible pitfalls with technologies Ability to provide expert level advice, thought leadership and experience on the technical specifics, known issues, possible pitfalls with SME technologies Ability to deliver architecture roadmaps, refresh plans, strategies, options papers, standards and processes Active engagement in technical escalation with technologies within a company, partner, vendor ecosystem Ability to choose best fits from offerings available to meet specific use cases/requirements Responsibilities:- Manage a medium Cloud Engineering Team Be a hands on Leader and Mentor to the engineering Team Review & approve proposals, system design and other technical documentation as required for infrastructure projects against ICT infrastructure architecture standards. Provide architectural guidance and direction for risk reduction, security uplift and issue management. Deliver innovative leadership. Who Are you? You will be a leader, experienced in managing engineering teams, experienced with Cloud resources and adept at managing your workload simultaneously. The following skills will be imperative to your success: Highly effective communication skills and the ability to lead and communicate effectively with both external and internal stakeholders of both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Engagement and involvement with the wider Digital61 Architecture team Problem Solver and Decision Maker. Being results and outcome orientated. Ability to work within a commercial environment and be effective/empathetic with government clients. Work with autonomy, be collaborative Able to work with ambiguity and a rapidly changing environment. What We Offer / What is in it for you? Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture. Flexible hours Potential for hybrid work once established capability Offices in Canberra and new offices just opened in Sydney Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Close to public transport The chance to work with a talented and dedicated team. Involvement in exciting projects with leading-edge technology. About Us Digital61 are a Cloud first systems and security integrator that is passionate about ensuring our customers are digitally equipped to provide high quality services to Australians. Our people love working with the latest technology and are excited to collaborate with new starters that share this passion, especially when they can bring a fresh perspective to the way we build solutions for our customers. We are committed to technical development through training, mentoring, and coaching, so regardless of previous technical experience, we strongly encourage you to apply if you have an analytical approach to problem solving and learn best by doing so. We embody these three principles in the solutions and services which we design, deploy, and manage. Simplicity Digital61 meets our customers’ requirements with the simplest, standards-based solutions: simplicity is the key to system management and security. Mobility Digital61 assist business to unlock the inherent mobility embedded in cloud: ensuring mobility is deployed in a secure and stable manner, without disruption to existing processes. Security Digital61 builds security into all services and solutions: providing accredited iRAP assessors (Infosec Registered Assessors Program) and security analysis capability to all managed services. As our clients are primarily government, you will need to be an Australian Citizen who holds an Australian Security Clearance or has the ability to obtain. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. We will be shortlisting immediately, APPLY NOW No selection criteria required however a cover letter identify your suitability will be well regarded.