Azure Solution Architect Location: Canberra CBD, ACT | Contract: Until 30 June 2027 12-month extension

Security: You must hold a current Baseline Clearance, or higher

We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to join the our Fed Gov Client, providing architectural leadership across cloud, infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and implementing secure, scalable Azure solutions that support our Client’s strategic objectives and align with Australian Government cyber security requirements.

Working closely with the Chief Technology Officer, Project Managers, technical teams, business stakeholders and external vendors, you will translate complex business and technology requirements into practical, secure and supportable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and implement solution-centric Azure capabilities.
- Develop secure, scalable Azure architectures aligned with enterprise architecture standards and ITB governance processes.
- Ensure cloud solutions comply with Whole of Government cyber security requirements, including the PSPF and Essential Eight.
- Design and implement Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) capabilities.
- Apply Zero Trust principles across cloud and network architectures.
- Design, implement and troubleshoot secure Azure network environments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary IT teams and stakeholders to deliver successful ICT outcomes.
- Provide architectural guidance and technical documentation to support project delivery and operational requirements.





Essential Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Strong experience designing, securing and implementing Microsoft Azure technologies.
- Proven experience implementing Zero Trust security principles.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing and troubleshooting secure Azure networks.
- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and Australian Government cyber security frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions.
- Strong technical writing skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Desirable Experience

- Understanding of ITIL processes and service management principles.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Experience delivering solutions within government or similarly regulated environments.

Contract Details

- Initial contract: 7 December 2026 to 30 June 2027.
- Extension: 12 months.
- Location: 18 Marcus Clarke Street, Civic, Canberra.
- Working arrangement: Hybrid, subject to agency approval for remote working.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, within core hours of 7am–7pm.
- Classification: EL1 equivalent.
- Security clearance: You must hold a current Baseline Clearance, or higher.
- Rate: $160.00 per hour inc Super / We pay weekly.

How to Apply If you are an experienced Azure Solution Architect with a robust background in cloud security, Zero Trust and secure network design, we would love to hear from you.

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