Job Description
Location: Canberra ACT (Remote considered subject to business requirements)
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Security Clearance: Must have baseline clearance
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LH-*****
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Location: Canberra ACT (Remote considered subject to business requirements)
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Security Clearance: Must have baseline clearance
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LH-*****
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About the Role
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We are seeking experienced Senior Cloud Architects and Cloud Engineers to support the delivery of strategic cloud and digital transformation initiatives across its CIO Group.
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You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring alignment with Whole-of-Government (WoG) standards, enterprise architecture frameworks, security requirements, and digital service delivery principles.
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This role combines architecture, engineering, stakeholder engagement, technical leadership, and cloud platform governance within a dynamic Agile delivery environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Cloud Architecture & Solution Design
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Develop enterprise-level cloud architecture for Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms.
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Produce high-level and detailed solution architectures for cloud-based services and applications.
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Provide technical direction, architecture guidance, and implementation standards for cloud engineering teams.
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Conduct impact assessments and analysis for business and technical requirements.
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Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture roadmaps and Whole-of-Government standards.
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Promote architecture principles including reuse, configuration over customisation, and secure-by-design approaches.
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Cloud Engineering & Platform Delivery
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Design, build, deploy, and support Azure-based solutions and services.
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Develop scalable, secure, resilient, and highly available cloud platforms.
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Support enterprise application and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
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Implement cloud-native and integration-first architectural patterns.
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Azure Services & Integration
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Design and implement solutions using:
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Azure App Services
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Azure Functions
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Azure Logic Apps
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Azure SQL Database
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Azure Service Bus
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Azure API Management (APIM)
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Azure Key Vault
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Azure Monitor
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Application Insights
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Microsoft Entra ID
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Support integration with:
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
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Microsoft 365 services
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Third-party applications
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Enterprise business systems
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Government digital platforms
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Security, Identity & Networking
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Design and implement secure cloud environments.
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Configure and manage:n
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Virtual Networks (VNets)
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Private Endpoints
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
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Microsoft Entra ID
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Cloud security controls and governance frameworks
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Ensure compliance with government security requirements and cloud best practices.
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DevOps & Automation
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Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
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Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
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Support automated deployment, testing, monitoring, and operational processes.
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Promote DevSecOps and automation-first delivery models.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
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Work closely with:n
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Business Owners
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Enterprise Architects
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Developers
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Testers
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Scrum Masters
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Business Analysts
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Service Experience Teams
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Provide cloud architecture leadership and technical mentoring.
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Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Influence strategic technology decisions and cloud adoption initiatives.
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Requirements
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Essential Skills & Experience
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Azure Cloud Platform Expertise
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Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated experience delivering enterprise cloud solutions using:
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Azure App Services
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Azure Functions
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Azure Logic Apps
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Azure SQL
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Azure Service Bus
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Azure API Management
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DevOps & Automation
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Proven experience with:
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Azure DevOps
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Git Repositories
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CI/CD Pipelines
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Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM Templates, Terraform or equivalent)
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Automated testing and deployment practices
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Identity,



Security & Monitoring
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Solid experience with:
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Microsoft Entra ID
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Azure Key Vault
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Azure Monitor
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Application Insights
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RBAC
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Cloud security controls
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Azure networking services
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Enterprise Integration
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Experience integrating cloud platforms with:
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Dynamics 365 CRM
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Enterprise APIs
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Business systems
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Third-party platforms
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Cloud-native services
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Architecture & Design
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Demonstrated ability to:
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Develop enterprise architectures
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Produce solution architecture documentation
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Provide technical governance and assurance
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Perform impact analysis and technical assessmentsDeliver solutions aligned with Whole-of-Government standards
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Agile Delivery
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Experience working within:
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Agile multidisciplinary teams
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Government ICT programs
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Complex stakeholder environments
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Rapidly changing project priorities
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Desirable Skills & Experience
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Technical Leadership
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Proven track record of leading architecture or engineering teams.
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Experience mentoring cloud engineers and technical specialists.
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Ability to influence technology strategy and architectural direction.
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Enterprise & Platform Architecture
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Enterprise Architecture
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Solution Architecture
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Integration Architecture
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Infrastructure Architecture
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Cloud Governance Frameworks
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Multi-Cloud Exposure
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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Large Enterprise Environments
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Minimum three years' experience designing and documenting architectures for large and complex enterprise systems.
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Experience within Australian Government or regulated industry environments is highly regarded.
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Preferred Certifications
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Microsoft certifications highly regarded:
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Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
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Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
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Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
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Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
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Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
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Other desirable certifications:
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TOGAF
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect
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Google Professional Cloud Architect
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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