Job Description
We are currently seeking experienced Senior Cloud Architects / Cloud Engineers for a major Australian Government ICT program.
About the Opportunity
The successful candidates will contribute to the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise cloud platforms and cloud-based solutions.
You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to develop secure, scalable and reliable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles and Australian Government standards.
Develop enterprise-level cloud platform architectures across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
Develop high-level solution architectures for cloud-based systems
Provide detailed architecture guidance to cloud engineers and development teams
Analyse user and stakeholder requirements and provide technical impact assessments
Ensure enterprise and system solutions align with relevant Australian Government standards
Provide technical guidance throughout the design and build of cloud-based systems
Work collaboratively with business owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, developers, enterprise architects and testers
Support user-focused and reliable technology solutions
Provide expertise in cloud platform automation, testing, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code
Promote cloud architecture principles including reuse, configuration over customisation and open access
Provide technical leadership, influence and mentoring across multidisciplinary teams
Essential Technical Skills
Strong experience with:
Microsoft Azure: App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Service Bus and API Management
Azure DevOps: Code development, source control, repositories, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD deployments
Security & Identity: Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault,



Azure Monitor and Application Insights
Azure Networking: Virtual Networks, Private Endpoints and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Integration: Experience integrating cloud-based systems with third-party platforms, including CRM solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
Architecture: Enterprise-level and application-level cloud architecture, solution design and technical documentation
5+ years of experience implementing and managing cloud systems and technologies
Demonstrated experience working with Agile, multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work effectively with geographically dispersed teams
Robust communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
Ability to collaborate, mentor and contribute positively to team environments
Strong technical leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience providing impact analysis and technical guidance for project delivery
Understanding of Australian Government / Whole-of-Government standards and architectural principles
Experience designing and documenting architectures for large, complex enterprise environments
Technical leadership across both project and operational environments
Strong understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise cloud architectures
Application, integration and/or infrastructure platform architecture experience
3+ years' experience designing and documenting architectures for large, complex enterprise systems
Experience with AWS and/or GCP is desirable but not essential
Remote working arrangements are available.
Remote arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with the supervising manager and subject to business requirements.
Candidates located outside ACT/Canberra should clearly indicate their preferred/desired work location when applying.

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