Salary: $180,000 – $240,000

Summary You are a seasoned cloud technologist and trusted advisor with deep expertise in Azure and DevOps practices. You are comfortable leading technical teams while engaging senior business stakeholders and executives. You bring strong consulting, communication, and leadership skills, and are adept at shaping technology strategy, defining architecture, and guiding clients through complex cloud transformation initiatives. Our Managers lead the design and delivery of sustainable cloud and DevOps solutions, working closely with clients, architects, and delivery teams to maximise the value of Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for shaping solution direction, providing architectural leadership, and ensuring delivery excellence across engagements. You will operate across the full lifecycle — from pre-sales and solution shaping through architecture, implementation oversight, and operational transition — while mentoring consultants and analysts and driving best practice adoption.Key Responsibilities Lead the design and governance of DevOps CI/CD strategies and enterprise delivery pipelinesArchitect and oversee implementation of Azure cloud solutions aligned to client business and technology strategiesDefine and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and DevOps practices across Azure environmentsProvide technical leadership across project teams from requirements through architecture, delivery oversight, and operational handoverDesign secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures for modern workloadsLead technical assessments and cloud adoption strategies for customers moving to AzureConduct architectural and technical reviews to ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and business objectivesMentor and guide analysts and consultants in delivery and capability developmentContribute to pre‑sales activities including solution shaping, estimations, proposals,



and client presentationsSkill & Experience Strong experience designing and leading DevOps strategies using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and enterprise CI/CD platformsDeep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLIStrong architectural knowledge of Azure platform services, enterprise cloud migration, security, identity, and governanceProven experience architecting and delivering complex Azure infrastructure and platform solutions (IaaS & PaaS)Expertise in monitoring, observability, and operational readiness using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related toolingExperience designing HA/DR, scalability, and resilience strategies using Azure-native servicesStrong experience in Azure networking and enterprise connectivity, including Hub-Spoke, ExpressRoute, VPN, and network security architecturesExperience with Kubernetes technologies (Azure Kubernetes) is highly desirableExperience ExpressRoute, VPN gateways and NextGen firewallsDeep understanding of Active Directory, Entra ID, RBAC, identity governance, and Zero Trust security principlesNon-Technical Requirements Demonstrated technical leadership across delivery teams, including architecture oversight and decision‑makingExperience mentoring and developing technical team membersStrong client engagement experience, including working with senior stakeholders and executive audiencesExperience shaping solutions in pre‑sales contexts, including workshops, proposals, and technical solutioningAbility to translate business strategy into technical architecture and delivery roadmapsExcellent written and verbal communication skills,



including architecture documentation and executive presentationsAbility to lead multi‑disciplinary teams across complex engagementsPreferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate is highly desirableMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect is highly desirablePreferred Education Background You will likely have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information technology or a related area, and/or the equivalent of 8+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or DevOps roles, including architecture and leadership responsibilities.Additional Requirements Australian citizenship is required for this role and willingness to obtain security clearanceThe role is open to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra candidatesYou will be willing to travel interstate if required for project requirements.Equal Chance Statement Avanade® Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Avanade prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, military or marital status, genetic information or any other protected status.About Avanade At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self. We are committed to your growth, well‑being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we do what matters.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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