We are seeking experienced Senior Cloud Architects and Cloud Engineers to join a high-profile Federal Government ICT program delivering strategic cloud transformation and modernisation initiatives.

These roles will play a critical part in designing, implementing and supporting enterprise-scale cloud solutions across Azure and Microsoft 365 settings, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, scalable and user-centric digital services.

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud Architect/Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across cloud platforms, architecture design, integration, security, automation and solution delivery initiatives.

Working alongside architects, developers, business analysts, project teams and stakeholders, you will help shape the future-state cloud capability while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, government standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop enterprise-scale cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies.
Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for cloud-based systems.
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to engineering teams.
Conduct impact assessments and evaluate solution options to support stakeholder requirements.




Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and government standards.
Contribute to platform automation, infrastructure as code, CI/CD and cloud governance initiatives.
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver secure and scalable solutions
Support user-centric solution design and digital service delivery outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Essential
Minimum 5 years' experience designing, implementing and supporting cloud-based solutions.
Solid expertise across:
Azure App Services
Azure Functions
Azure Logic Apps
Azure SQL
Azure Service Bus
Azure API Management

Hands-on experience with:
Azure DevOps
CI/CD pipelines
Infrastructure as Code
Repository and deployment management

Knowledge of:
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Key Vault
Azure Monitor
Application Insights
Experience with Azure networking, security and identity management including:
Virtual Networks
Private Endpoints
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
Experience integrating cloud platforms with third-party applications and enterprise systems.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

📌 Cloud Architect Canberra (Australia)
🏢 Elysium Digital
📍 Australia