Cloud & AI Systems Engineered With Mission-Critical Discipline
We design and secure cloud environments built for reliability, speed, and uncompromising DevSecOps discipline in real-world conditions
Modern Technology Stack
Engagement Models
Flexible engagement models designed to meet your specific needs with precision and scalability.
Consulting Engagements
Strategic advisory and architecture for specific outcomes
Ongoing SRE
Continuous improvement and operational support
MVP & Backend Development
Backend cloud engineering for founders and tech leads
Typical Engagement Approach
We typically engage with Australian enterprises, startups, and government organizations for consulting work with specific outcomes. Many of our clients continue with ongoing SRE and change request work after successful initial engagements.
Who We Work With
Founders and tech leads in Australia often approach us for backend cloud engineering, MVP projects, and backend services for AI applications. We specialize in scalable, secure cloud architecture that grows with your business.
Our Case Studies
Real results from our enterprise clients across various industries, delivering measurable impact and technical excellence.
24/7 DevOps & SRE for East Asian Ride-Sharing App
Provided a dedicated 24/7 support team for a major East Asian ride-sharing app, ensuring high availability and rapid incident response for their time-critical mobile application.
Specialized Solutions for Your Industry
Strategic cloud architecture and advisory services tailored to your industry's unique challenges and regulatory requirements.
Finance & Banking
Finance & Banking
Secure, compliant cloud architecture for financial institutions with focus on regulatory compliance and data sovereignty.
Healthcare
Healthcare
HIPAA-compliant cloud architecture enabling secure patient data management with privacy-first design.
E-commerce
E-commerce
Scalable cloud architecture for e-commerce platforms with performance optimization and security hardening.
SaaS & Technology
SaaS & Technology
Cloud-native architecture for SaaS companies enabling rapid scaling and operational excellence.
Strategic Expertise
Architecture advisory and strategic guidance across cloud, security, and AI engineered for enterprise scale.
Cloud Architecture & Governance
- Multi-account governance and landing zone design
- Well-Architected Framework reviews and implementation
- Cloud migration strategy and architecture
- Cost optimization and FinOps advisory
DevSecOps Operating Models
- DevSecOps transformation programs
- CI/CD operating model design
- Security automation strategy
- Platform engineering advisory
- Infrastructure as Code standards
- Observability and monitoring architecture
Security & Compliance
- ASD Essential Eight implementation
- ISO27001 compliance architecture
- Cloud security posture assessment
- Identity and access management design
AI Architecture & Private AI
- Private AI solution architecture
- Secure RAG implementation strategy
- AI/ML infrastructure design
- Responsible AI governance
Our strategic advisory services help Australian enterprises architect secure, compliant, and scalable cloud environments.
View all our cloud servicesLed by Senior Cloud Architects
Australian-based expertise with security clearance and deep enterprise experience where it matters most.
Keith Vaughan
Senior Cloud Architect & Founder
Cipher Projects is led by senior cloud architects with deep expertise in enterprise cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and AI implementation. Our leadership brings decades of experience delivering mission-critical systems for Australian enterprises, government, and defense sectors.
Security Clearance
Trusted to work on sensitive government and defense projects
Defense Experience
Proven track record delivering secure systems for defense sector
Cloud & AI Engineering
Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP, and enterprise AI implementation
Australian-Based
Headquartered in Australia, serving enterprises across APAC
Why Choose Cipher Projects
Strategic cloud advisory and architecture expertise you can trust to deliver value.
Senior Architecture Leadership
Strategic cloud architecture guidance from experienced architects with proven track records in enterprise cloud transformations and security-first design.
Strategic Advisory
Comprehensive cloud strategy development, architecture assessments, and roadmap planning aligned with your business objectives.
Security & Compliance Excellence
Deep expertise in ASD Essential Eight, ISO27001, and compliance frameworks ensuring your cloud environment meets stringent security standards.
Cloud Modernization
Transform legacy infrastructure to modern cloud-native architectures with zero-downtime migrations and optimized cloud operations.
DevSecOps Transformation
Establish secure CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code practices, and automated security controls across your organization.
Reliable Engineering
Build resilient, scalable systems with SRE best practices, comprehensive monitoring, and incident response strategies.
How We Work
Discovery
We analyze your technical requirements and business objectives
Architecture Review
Comprehensive assessment of current state and target architecture
Strategy Development
Clear roadmap with milestones and deliverables
Implementation Leadership
Guide your team through execution with expert oversight
Ongoing Advisory
Continuous optimization and strategic guidance
Enterprise-Grade Security
Your data and infrastructure security is our top priority, backed by industry-leading certifications and practices.
AWS Certified
Solutions Architect & DevOps Professional
GCP Certified
Cloud Engineer & Cloud Architect
Terraform Certified
Infrastructure Automation Expertise
Azure Certified
Cloud Solutions & Architecture
Our Security Practices
24/7 Security Monitoring
Dedicated team monitoring your infrastructure around the clock for immediate threat response.
Technology Partners
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Secure Delivery at Scale
For large-scale engineering execution, Cipher Projects works with Tech Ops Asia — a secure Vietnam delivery centre for cloud, SRE, and DevOps engineering teams. Cipher leads architecture, security, and oversight. Tech Ops delivers execution at scale.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about our cloud architecture and advisory services
We provide strategic cloud architecture advisory, DevSecOps transformation, security assessments, AI architecture consulting, and ongoing SRE support. Our engagements are focused on specific outcomes such as cloud migration strategies, multi-account governance design, compliance architecture, and platform modernization.
We begin with a comprehensive discovery phase to understand your technical requirements and business objectives. This is followed by architecture review, strategy development, and implementation leadership where we guide your team through execution with expert oversight. Many clients continue with ongoing advisory for continuous optimization.
Yes, security and compliance are core strengths. We have deep expertise in ASD Essential Eight, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and other compliance frameworks. We provide security architecture design, compliance advisory, and security uplift programs for Australian enterprises and government organizations.
We specialize in private AI solutions and secure AI architecture for Australian enterprises. This includes private AI deployments within your AWS environment, secure RAG implementations, AI/ML infrastructure design, and responsible AI governance frameworks. We help organizations leverage AI while maintaining complete data sovereignty.
Yes, many of our clients continue with ongoing SRE and change request work after successful initial consulting engagements. This includes continuous infrastructure optimization, performance monitoring, security maintenance, and incident response support tailored to your needs.
We provide architecture and advisory services across all major cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Our team has extensive certifications and hands-on experience with each platform, including multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies.
We work with Australian enterprises, government organizations, startups, and tech leads who need strategic cloud architecture guidance. Founders and CTOs often approach us for backend cloud engineering, MVP architecture, and backend services for AI applications that require secure, scalable design.
Our leadership holds security clearances and we have proven experience delivering secure systems for Australian defense and government sectors. We follow strict security protocols, maintain comprehensive NDAs, and implement industry best practices for data protection and compliance.
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