Cloud Solutions Architect

Compas Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead Microsoft Azure architecture within a major Australian Government technology program. The role focuses on secure, scalable, and resilient cloud designs from requirements through implementation, with NV1 clearance required.

You will shape governance-aligned solutions, manage technical risks, and work with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into practical Azure patterns across multi-domain environments.

Qualifications

• Significant cloud or digital transformation architecture experience with accountability for architecture decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills translating business requirements into practical designs.
• Experience leading complex technology implementations across competing priorities.
• Solid understanding of Australian Government governance, security, assurance and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud solution architectures from requirements through to implementation.
• Design secure, resilient and scalable Microsoft Azure solutions aligned with enterprise requirements.
• Develop solution designs, architecture patterns, standards and implementation guidance.
• Provide architecture oversight, manage technical risks and governance.

Skills

Azure Cloud Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Leadership

Governance & Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Cloud Solutions Architect | Microsoft Azure
Lead cloud solution architecture across a major Australian Government technology environment, shaping secure, resilient and scalable Microsoft Azure solutions from requirements through implementation.

Location:ACT
Contract Duration: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extensions
Security Clearance Requirement: NV1
Closing Date: 10.00am, Thursday, 22 October 2026

Essential Tasks

• Lead cloud solution architectures from requirements through to implementation.
• Design secure, resilient and scalable Microsoft Azure solutions aligned with enterprise requirements.
• Develop solution designs, architecture patterns, standards and implementation guidance.
• Provide architecture oversight, manage technical risks and guide solutions through governance processes.

Key Criteria

• Significant cloud or digital transformation architecture experience with accountability for architecture decisions and delivery outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills translating business requirements into practical solution designs.
• Experience leading complex technology implementations and working independently across competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of Australian Government governance, security, assurance and procurement requirements.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.