Scale your engineering team when the roadmap needs it
We design and build the system first. When you need sustained delivery capacity, we embed fully-managed senior engineers into your roadmap — Australian-led, with delivery from Australia and Vietnam.

Roadmaps are the interface.
Embedded engineers are how they ship.
Modern Technology Stack
Outcomes we embed for
Dedicated teams exist to ship AI products, cloud platforms and software faster — not to sell seats.
Ship the roadmap
Named engineers on your backlog — AI features, APIs, cloud platforms, migrations — with Australian technical leadership.
Accelerate without hiring delay
Typically onboard in about 14 days into your tools, repos and cloud accounts — without a multi-month recruiting cycle.
Fill senior gaps
Cloud, DevOps, full-stack and AI/ML engineers who work as part of your team, not a distant ticket queue.
AU-led · AU + VN footprint
Australian contracts and day-to-day leadership, with delivery capacity from Australia and Vietnam.
Scale up or down
Grow capacity when the product needs it; reduce when the spike ends — without carrying permanent headcount risk.
You own the work
IP, repos and cloud accounts stay yours. We embed to deliver outcomes, then leave clean documentation behind.
Australian Leadership + Embedded Engineering Scale
Your systems are architected, secured, and quality-controlled by senior engineers from Australia. Delivery is scaled through embedded teams in Vietnam, giving you the discipline of enterprise architecture with the velocity of a dedicated engineering organisation.
Get enterprise-grade delivery with startup agility. Our dedicated teams seamlessly integrate with your organization and deliver results from day one.

Dedicated Teams
Fully managed cloud engineering teams that seamlessly integrate with your organization
Request Dedicated TeamOur Case Studies
Production systems for Australian founders and teams: full platforms, secure assistants, and cloud engineering that ships.

Insurance broker go-to-market platform
A complete launch platform for an Australian insurance broker: marketing website, lead qualification funnel, client portal backed by a database, and a secure AI assistant for first-line client questions.

Sports membership platform as embedded engineering team
Eight months embedded with an Australian sports membership app: secure member accounts, scalable video delivery, fixes after independent security testing, and monitoring the internal team can run day to day.

AI ad-video production pipeline
A repeatable video production workflow for an Australian advertising agency. Add a presenter, script, and voice description; get social-ready videos back. No studio, actors, or usage fees.

Secure analysis environment with AI agents
A private cloud workspace for an Australian research firm. AI reads incoming documents and email, pulls out structured findings, and hands them to the internal team. All data stays in the client's own environment.
Compose the team around the outcome
Most clients start with architecture, AI or product development. As the work grows, we embed the roles that keep delivery moving:
Each engagement is led by Australian engineering leadership so quality, communication and architecture stay aligned with your business goals.

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.
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Make an informed decision for your development needs
Both options have their advantages depending on your specific needs and circumstances. Contact us for a personalized assessment of which approach would work best for your project.
Calculate Your Savings
See how much you can save by working with our dedicated cloud engineering teams
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Additional Benefits
This calculator provides an estimate based on industry averages. Actual savings may vary depending on specific project requirements, team composition, and other factors. Contact us for a detailed analysis.
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
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers about this service — how we work, timelines, and what to expect.
No. Cipher Projects is an AI engineering studio — we design, build and scale software systems. Dedicated teams are a delivery model: after architecture, AI or product work begins, we embed fully-managed senior engineers into your roadmap when you need sustained capacity.
Ready to scale delivery?
Tell us what you are shipping — AI product, cloud platform or product roadmap — and we will propose the embedded team that matches the outcome.
