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

Posted Monday 3 August 2026 at 12:00 pm 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 , and Network services. We are accepting Expressions of Interest for a NV1 security cleared Principal Engineer , ideally based in Canberra, with deep experience in Azure Cloud & DevOps to lead, 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 Act as the lead Engineer for technical client engagements in delivering and overseeing Azure assessments, solutions, and implementations for our client(s) Engineer, advise and implement on 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 leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Yea r award winner with multiple specialisations Be supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences. Take advantage of largely working from 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.