Location:

Canberra ACT (Remote considered subject to business requirements)

Security Clearance: Must have baseline clearance

LH-07807

Location:

Canberra ACT (Remote considered subject to business requirements)

Security Clearance: Must have baseline clearance

LH-07807

About the Role 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.

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.

This role combines architecture, engineering, stakeholder engagement, technical leadership, and cloud platform governance within a dynamic Agile delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Solution Design

Develop enterprise-level cloud architecture for Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms.

Produce high-level and detailed solution architectures for cloud-based services and applications.

Provide technical direction, architecture guidance, and implementation standards for cloud engineering teams.

Conduct impact assessments and analysis for business and technical requirements.

Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture roadmaps and Whole-of-Government standards.

Promote architecture principles including reuse, configuration over customisation, and secure-by-design approaches.

Cloud Engineering & Platform Delivery

Design, build, deploy, and support Azure-based solutions and services.

Develop scalable, secure, resilient, and highly available cloud platforms.

Support enterprise application and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.

Implement cloud-native and integration-first architectural patterns.

Azure Services & Integration Design and implement solutions using:

Azure App Services

Azure Functions

Azure Logic Apps

Azure SQL Database

Azure Service Bus

Azure API Management (APIM)

Azure Key Vault

Azure Monitor





Application Insights

Microsoft Entra ID

Support integration with:

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

Microsoft 365 services

Third-party applications

Enterprise business systems

Government digital platforms

Security, Identity & Networking

Design and implement secure cloud environments.

Configure and manage:

Virtual Networks (VNets)

Private Endpoints

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Microsoft Entra ID

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Cloud security controls and governance frameworks

Ensure compliance with government security requirements and cloud best practices.

DevOps & Automation

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Support automated deployment, testing, monitoring, and operational processes.

Promote DevSecOps and automation-first delivery models.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

Work closely with:

Business Owners

Enterprise Architects

Developers

Testers

Scrum Masters

Business Analysts

Service Experience Teams

Provide cloud architecture leadership and technical mentoring.

Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Influence strategic technology decisions and cloud adoption initiatives.

Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Azure Cloud Platform Expertise Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated experience delivering enterprise cloud solutions using:

Azure App Services

Azure Functions

Azure Logic Apps

Azure SQL

Azure Service Bus

Azure API Management

DevOps & Automation Proven experience with:

Azure DevOps

Git Repositories

CI/CD Pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM Templates, Terraform or equivalent)





Automated testing and deployment practices

Identity, Security & Monitoring Strong experience with:

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure Key Vault

Azure Monitor

Application Insights

RBAC

Cloud security controls

Azure networking services

Enterprise Integration Experience integrating cloud platforms with:

Dynamics 365 CRM

Enterprise APIs

Business systems

Third-party platforms

Cloud-native services

Architecture & Design Demonstrated ability to:

Develop enterprise architectures

Produce solution architecture documentation

Provide technical governance and assurance

Perform impact analysis and technical assessmentsDeliver solutions aligned with Whole-of-Government standards

Agile Delivery Experience working within:

Agile multidisciplinary teams

Government ICT programs

Complex stakeholder environments

Rapidly changing project priorities

Desirable Skills & Experience Technical Leadership

Proven track record of leading architecture or engineering teams.

Experience mentoring cloud engineers and technical specialists.

Ability to influence technology strategy and architectural direction.

Enterprise & Platform Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Integration Architecture

Infrastructure Architecture

Cloud Governance Frameworks

Multi-Cloud Exposure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Large Enterprise Environments

Minimum three years' experience designing and documenting architectures for large and complex enterprise systems.

Experience within Australian Government or regulated industry environments is highly regarded.

Preferred Certifications Microsoft certifications highly regarded:

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)

Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)

Other desirable certifications:

TOGAF

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Google Qualified Cloud Architect

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

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