Azure Cloud Architect: Secure, Scalable Enterprise

The Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Network is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Solution Architect to lead the design of secure, scalable and well-governed cloud solutions within a complex enterprise environment.

You’ll assess existing designs, identify gaps and provide architectural direction aligned with Microsoft best practice, security standards and broader business requirements across both cloud infrastructure and enterprise architecture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Azure Infrastructure or Cloud Solution Architect.
• Strong enterprise solution architecture and governance experience.
• Confidence presenting designs to architecture boards and senior technical stakeholders.
• Ability to identify weaknesses in existing designs and recommend practical improvements.
• Clear written communication and high-quality architecture documentation.

Responsibilities

• Designing Azure cloud infrastructure solutions using CAF and Well-Architected Framework.
• Developing high-level and detailed architecture across networking, identity, security, governance, monitoring and operations.
• Reviewing existing designs and challenging decisions using architectural principles.
• Producing architecture documentation including SADs, SDDs, HLDs and LLDs.
• Presenting designs through Design Review Forums and Architecture Boards.
• Collaborating with technical teams, security specialists, delivery leads and stakeholders.
• Ensuring solutions align with Safe and Secure by Design principles.
• Supporting transitions of approved designs through delivery.

Skills

Azure architecture

Enterprise architecture

Security governance

Stakeholder engagement

Architectural documentation

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Bicep

Azure Monitor

Job description

The Network is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Solution Architect to lead the design of secure, scalable and well-governed cloud solutions within a complex enterprise environment.

You’ll assess existing designs, identify gaps and provide architectural direction aligned with Microsoft best practice, security standards and broader business requirements across both cloud infrastructure and enterprise architecture.