ISR Cloud Systems Engineer (AWS)

ISR Cloud Systems Engineer (AWS) – Design the systems that support the mission.

Location: Moorabbin Airport, in Melbourne’s South-East

Position: Full Time Permanent (1 Position Available)

Microflite Aviation is seeking an experienced ISR Cloud Systems Engineer (AWS) to design, maintain and support secure, reliable and scalable cloud systems supporting our Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations.

This is a hands-on engineering role for an experienced cloud professional who can work across AWS infrastructure, serverless applications, automation, networking, cybersecurity and operational support environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the availability, security and performance of mission-critical cloud systems used across aviation and operational environments. This role requires a practical, adaptable engineer who can work across infrastructure, applications and security layers while supporting systems that operate in time-critical environments.

Why Microflite?

At Microflite, we live by our values:

Safety. Integrity. Excellence. Innovation. Engagement.

Join Microflite, Victoria’s premier aviation company and a leader in helicopter and fixed-wing operations. Our modern, meticulously maintained fleet enables us to deliver exceptional experiences, whether it’s luxury travel, corporate transfers, or critical missions such as firefighting, search and rescue, aerial filming, and surveillance for government clients. At Microflite, innovation is at our core — we’re pioneering sustainable aviation practices and exploring the future of advanced air mobility. Due to continued growth and expansion, this is your chance to be part of a dynamic team that’s shaping the skies!

What You’ll Do:

• Design, configure and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure and services.
• Manage AWS networking and infrastructure components including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, EC2, Application Load Balancers, Route 53 and ACM certificates.
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot serverless and event-driven applications using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS and other AWS services.
• Develop Python scripts and automation tools to improve deployment, monitoring, configuration management and system recovery.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or similar technologies.
• Support CI/CD processes and developer workflows using tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Configure and maintain CloudWatch dashboards, logging, monitoring, alerting and automated notifications.
• Administer and harden Linux-based cloud infrastructure.
• Implement secure IAM roles, policies and access controls using least-privilege principles.
• Maintain encryption, secrets management, certificates and secure application configurations.
• Develop and test backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes.
• Investigate and resolve outages, application failures, security events and performance issues.
• Support secure connectivity between AWS environments, office networks, aircraft systems, remote operating locations and customer environments.
• Monitor AWS resource usage and identify opportunities for cost optimisation, rightsizing and performance improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration records and recovery procedures.
• Provide occasional after-hours support during operational periods.

What You’ll Bring:

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in:

• AWS certification, such as Solutions Architect, Developer or SysOps Administrator.
• AWS architecture, including VPC, IAM, EC2, ALB, Route 53 and ACM.
• AWS Lambda and event-driven services such as EventBridge, SQS and SNS.
• Strong Python scripting and automation capability.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with CloudWatch monitoring, logging and alerting.
• Knowledge of cloud security hardening and IAM administration.
• Experience developing backup, disaster recovery and high-availability solutions.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes using GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline or similar tools.
• Experience with AWS cost monitoring and optimisation.
• Linux systems administration experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, routing, DNS, firewalls and secure connectivity.
• Ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, applications, APIs and system integrations.
• Experience supporting production and operationally critical systems.
• Is an Australian Citizen, with the ability to obtain and maintain required aviation, airport or government security clearances.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with API Gateway, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB and Step Functions.
• Experience with Docker, ECS, EKS or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and automated security testing.
• Familiarity with the Australian Government Essential Eight, ISM or IRAP frameworks.
• Experience within aviation, defence, emergency services or government environments.
• Experience supporting geospatial, imagery, sensor or mission data systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 or hybrid cloud environments.

Personal Attributes

You are someone who:

• Is practical, adaptable and solutions focused.
• Demonstrates strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Can work across infrastructure, networking, security and application layers.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Works independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Can prioritise tasks in operational and time-critical environments.
• Maintains strong documentation, security and configuration management discipline.
• Is willing to travel and work from operational bases, aircraft facilities and remote locations when required.

What We Offer:

Work with a Leading Name in Australian Aviation

Join a fast growing, highly respected aviation company where your contributions directly support our operational excellence.

Modern Office in a Unique Aviation Setting

Enjoy a flexible working environment based at Moorabbin Airport, with the opportunity to be part of Australia’s dynamic aviation industry.

Supportive and Inclusive Team Culture

Be part of a friendly and professional workplace where collaboration, respect, and a positive attitude are genuinely valued.

Career Progression and Development

Grow your career with access to internal training and development initiatives, plus opportunities to advance into new roles as the company continues to expand.

Employee Wellbeing Comes First

Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus the day-to-day support of a leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Make a Tangible Impact

In our close-knit team environment, your work won't get lost in the crowd. You'll see the direct impact of your efforts and be recognised for your contribution

Attractive Remuneration

Competitive pay based on your skills and experience.

If you are passionate about designing and supporting secure cloud solutions, enabling mission critical operations and working with advanced aviation and ISR technologies, we would love to hear from you. Join the Microflite team and play a key role in delivering the systems that support our operational capability.