About the job The Role

Cue-X has a Government Client that is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect/Engineer

This is a contract chance to start ASAP October 2026- June 2027 12-month possible extension

Due to the nature of this client work Australian Citizens can only be considered and a AGSVA Security Clearance is highly regarded.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Cloud Engineers and/or Architects will be required to:

- Develop enterprise level cloud platform architectures for MS Azure and M365
- Develop high level solution architectures for cloud-based systems
- Develop detailed architecture guidance for cloud engineers
- Provide impact analysis of user/stakeholder requirements
- Ensure that the enterprise and system solutions maintain adherence to whole-of-government standards
- Provide technical guidance and input into the design and build of cloud-based systems
- Liaise with a cross-functional teams including business owners, scrum masters, business analysts, developers, enterprise architects & testers to produce solutions in accordance with stakeholder requirements and project objectives
- Liaise with the department’s Service Experience team to ensure architectural decisions incorporate user experience considerations
- Liaise with ICT Engagement and Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment to target architectures and technology.




- Provide expertise and assistance in platform automation – testing, continuous integration and deployment
- Promote key enterprise architecture principles as applicable to cloud platforms – re-use before buy/build, configure over customise, open data/access over siloed functionality
- Promote and provide assistance to ensure solutions align with the DTA’s Digital Service Standard
- Be strategic, a leader and influencer.
- Undertake additional duties as required.

About - Cue-X People Cue-X People is a boutique Canberra based consultancy. It works with Defence and government to make their tech smarter, secure and more efficient. Cue-X has a deep experience in Defence and government.

We understand the challenges they have with outdated systems, security and the need to be more productive and customer focussed. Cue-X has a team of highly talented locally based cleared professionals that know how to transform ICT in Defence and government and large organisations. Cue-X partners with major organisations who require the specialist skills and people to help them implement technology.

How to Apply:

If you are an Australian Citizen and you have the required skills mentioned above, we would like to be chatting with you. Click Apply Now or Get in touch with our talent:

Cue-X Talent : [email protected]

📌 Senior Cloud Architect/ Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Cue-X
📍 Canberra