Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architect NV1 Clearance Required Canberra

Are you an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect looking to play a key role in large-scale cloud and digital transformation initiatives within the Federal Government sector? We are seeking a senior architect to drive the design, governance and delivery of secure, scalable cloud solutions within a complex enterprise environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on strategic technology modernisation programs, providing architecture leadership across a broad portfolio of projects with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 12-month contract with a further 12-month extension option
• Canberra-based role
• Hybrid working arrangement (up to 2 days WFH)
• 40-hour work week
• Work on enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives
• Opportunity to influence architecture strategy, standards and cloud roadmaps

About the Role

As the Cloud Solutions Architect, you will provide senior architecture expertise across a range of technology initiatives, helping shape and deliver modern cloud solutions that align with enterprise, security and operational requirements.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams and governance bodies to ensure solutions are practical, secure and aligned to strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cloud solution architectures from requirements through to implementation
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements, constraints and desired outcomes
• Assess solution options and produce architecture artefacts including solution designs, patterns, standards and implementation guidance
• Design secure, resilient, scalable and supportable cloud solutions
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, data, integration and operational requirements
• Present architecture proposals through governance forums and address review outcomes
• Provide architectural oversight and technical leadership throughout delivery
• Identify architecture risks, dependencies and technical debt, recommending practical solutions
• Contribute to cloud architecture standards, frameworks and technology roadmaps
• Manage competing priorities while providing clear and strategic advice to stakeholders

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience architecting and delivering significant cloud or digital transformation programs
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into practical and scalable technology solutions
• Experience engaging executive stakeholders and obtaining approval through formal governance processes
• Proven capability leading the implementation of complex technology solutions and delivering successful outcomes
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and solve complex problems
• Experience operating within Australian Government or Commonwealth environments
• Strong understanding of government governance, security, assurance and procurement frameworks

Highly Regarded Experience

• Recent experience as a lead architect or technical lead on large-scale cloud transformation programs
• Strong Microsoft Azure architecture and delivery experience
• Experience designing cloud platforms supporting enterprise data, integration, analytics, artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold a current NV1 Security Clearance or have a clearance that is eligible for reinstatement.

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