Cloud Consultant

Cleared Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared Recruitment collaborates with Microsoft partners to deliver Azure infrastructure solutions for Defence and Government customers from Canberra. You will design and implement landing zones, manage cloud migrations and help clients adopt secure, scalable cloud environments.

You will lead technical delivery, support architecture reviews and contribute to presales while engaging with Defence and government stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 security clearance required.
• Azure infrastructure design and delivery experience required.
• Experience in cloud migrations and modernisation projects.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, governance and security services.
• IaC and cloud automation experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client-facing consulting skills.
• Experience working with Defence, Government or regulated environments is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Azure infrastructure, networking and landing zone solutions.
• Lead cloud migration and modernisation projects across VMware, Windows and Linux environments.
• Implement Azure governance, security and operational best practices.
• Deploy and configure Azure Arc, Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.
• Automate and standardise cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.
• Support solution design workshops, architecture reviews and customer engagements.
• Contribute to presales activities including scope development and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with Defence, Government and enterprise stakeholders to deliver cloud outcomes.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud migrations

Security governance

Azure networking

IaC automation

Stakeholder engagement

Defence/government experience

Education

NV1 security clearance

Tools

Terraform

Azure Monitor

Azure Policy

Job description

Cleared Recruitment has partnered with Microsoft partners to help them deliver Azure infrastructure solutions to their Federal Government and Defence customers.

Job Description

Join a high-performing Professional Services or Managed Services team delivering Microsoft cloud solutions to Defence and Government customers. This role focuses on designing and delivering Azure infrastructure solutions, supporting cloud migrations and helping customers adopt secure, scalable and well-governed cloud environments. You will work alongside experienced consultants and architects, providing technical leadership and trusted advice throughout project delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Azure infrastructure, networking and landing zone solutions
• Lead cloud migration and modernisation projects across VMware, Windows and Linux environments
• Implement Azure governance, security and operational best practices
• Deploy and configure Azure Arc, Entra ID and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Automate and standardise cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code
• Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery
• Support solution design workshops, architecture reviews and customer engagements
• Contribute to presales activities including scope development, solution design and technical presentations
• Work closely with Defence, Government and enterprise stakeholders to deliver successful cloud outcomes

Education/Certifications Required

• Active NV1 security clearance
• Additional Azure certifications highly regarded

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Strong experience designing and delivering Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions
• Proven experience delivering cloud migration and modernisation projects
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, governance and security services
• Experience implementing Azure landing zones and operational frameworks
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer-facing consulting skills
• Experience working within Defence, Government or highly regulated environments
• Ability to provide trusted technical advice and leadership across project teams
• Join one of Australia's leading Microsoft and technology services organisations
• Opportunity to work on meaningful Defence and Government transformation programs
• Exposure to complex Azure cloud projects and modernisation initiatives
• Career development within a highly regarded consulting practice
• Access to leading Microsoft technologies, training and certification pathways

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.