BE THE DIFFERENCE

At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.
The opportunity:
We have a new opportunity available for a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Cloud Operations & FinOps, you will play a key role within the AIA Australia Cloud Operations Team. You will be accountable for the support, delivery & ongoing enhancement of operational services, lifecycle & compliance management, monitoring and optimisation of cloud-based infrastructure.
This is a Melbourne based opportunity and it requires a deep understanding of Azure services, scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python), cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Databricks, APIM) and contribution to cost optimisation and operational best practices (FinOps).

To do this successfully you will:

• Support the delivery of operational services required to meet defined service levels in support of AIAA cloud hosted solutions
• Implement automation to improve scalability, reliability, compliance, and efficiency of cloud infrastructure
• Optimise cloud operating expenses by ensuring ongoing improvement of Cost analysis, Tagging, Budgeting, Anomaly Detection
• Automate routine/day-to-day cloud operational tasks, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (KQL, PowerShell and Python) and streamline operational processes, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance requirements
• Support the development of Azure policies and associated operational procedures for cloud operational governance
• Drive consistent standards and approaches to create clean, well-structured, and documented solutions and processes
• Responsible for the operations of the FinOps function
• Execute established financial management strategies for cloud resources, optimizing costs and maximising efficiency
• Analyse and monitor cloud usage and spending patterns

Successful applications will demonstrate:

• Solid technical experience in Azure cloud operations, developer or DevOps roles
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles
• Proficiency in KQL for querying Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Proficient in scripting (PowerShell & Python) and automation tools for infrastructure-as-code and deployment/operations automation
• Azure certifications such as AZ-400, AZ-104, or AZ-305, preferred but not essential
• Proven track record in effective cost management strategies, tools, models and processes

Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

• Access our training and development to build on your current skills
• Career development through internal mobility opportunities
• Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
• Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
• Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
• Work with supportive and inclusive managers
• Flexible working arrangement

At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group – it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. Lots of companies like to say they’re different. What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives. We are proud that this difference has been recognised in the 2024 ANZIIF awards by being named Life Insurance Company of the Year.
AIA is different. Are you?
If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link.

Please refer the Job description for details