Azure Solutions Architect – Govt Cloud & IaC Lead

Green Light Worldwide; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Light Worldwide is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect (Azure) to join our delivery team on an initial 6-month contract. The successful candidate will provide expert Azure guidance, design architectures, and ensure alignment with government security standards while engaging with stakeholders.

This role requires active AGSVA baseline clearance, extensive IaC and Azure IaaS/PaaS experience, and mobility for interstate travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Active AGSVA baseline clearance is required.
• Deep experience in Azure IaaS, PaaS and IaC.
• Proven DevOps consulting and solutioning experience.
• Ability to design frameworks, templates, runbooks and scripts.
• Knowledge of Azure security architecture and governance.
• Experience with ExpressRoute, vNETs and hybrid cloud designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment and optimization of Azure solutions across IaaS, PaaS and IaC.
• Assess and deliver cloud migration and transformation initiatives for enterprise customers.
• Architect and implement integrated cloud solutions across Azure services (M365, Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online).
• Design secure identity and access management using Entra ID and related services.
• Deliver hybrid cloud solutions using Azure Stack HCI and modern virtualization.
• Implement and optimize Azure storage platforms (Files, Blob, Disks, NetApp Files).
• Design networking architectures with vNETs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway and related services.
• Develop business continuity and disaster recovery strategies with Azure Backup/Site Recovery.
• Architect and migrate database solutions (Azure SQL, Managed Instances).
• Establish governance, security and operational excellence with Azure Policy, Monitor, Defender, Key Vault, Cost Management.
• Provide technical leadership aligned with Microsoft's CAF and best practices.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and deliver trusted guidance.

Skills

Azure Architect

IaC

DevOps

Microsoft best practices

Security architecture

Azure networking

Azure IaaS

ExpressRoute

Entra ID / Azure AD

Tools

Azure IaaS

Entra ID

Azure Policy

Azure Monitor

Azure Security Center

Job description

Green Light Worldwide is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect (Azure) to join our delivery team on an initial 6-month contract. The successful candidate will provide expert Azure guidance, design architectures, and ensure alignment with government security standards while engaging with stakeholders.

This role requires active AGSVA baseline clearance, extensive IaC and Azure IaaS/PaaS experience, and mobility for interstate travel as needed.