Consultant

Data#3 Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Data#3 is seeking a Cloud Architect in Canberra to design and deliver Azure infrastructure for Defence and Government clients, shaping capability and security. You will lead migrations, implement governance, and work with a team of experienced consultants on complex Azure projects.

Join a leading Australian IT services provider delivering modern cloud solutions while applying your NV1 clearance and Azure expertise to challenging regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 Security Clearance is required.
• Proven experience in cloud migration and modernization.
• Solid understanding of Azure networking, identity, governance and security.
• Experience in Defence or government or highly regulated environments.
• AZ-104 certification and additional Azure certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Azure infrastructure, networking and landing zones.
• Lead cloud migrations including VMware, Windows and Linux workloads.
• Implement governance, security and operational best practices.
• Deploy Azure Arc, Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.
• Automate environments using Infrastructure as Code.
• Provide technical leadership and support solution design and pre-sales activities.

Skills

Azure

Cloud migration

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance NV1

Governance & security

Education

AZ-104 certification

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

• Join one of Australia's leading Microsoft and technology services providers.
• Australian HRD Employer of Choice winner for 11 consecutive years
• Opportunity to help shape and grow local capability in Canberra.

Join a high-performing Professional Services team delivering Microsoft cloud solutions to Defence and Government customers in Canberra.

This is an opportunity to work on complex Azure transformation projects, influence technical outcomes, and collaborate with experienced consultants and architects who are passionate about helping customers modernise and secure their environments

In this role you will:

• Design and deliver Azure infrastructure, networking and landing zone solutions.
• Lead cloud migration projects, including VMware, Windows and Linux workloads.
• Implement Azure governance, security and operational best practices.
• Deploy services including Azure Arc, Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.
• Automate and standardise environments using Infrastructure as Code.
• Provide technical leadership and trusted advice to customers and project teams. Support solution design, technical reviews and pre-sales activities.

About You:

• Active NV1 Security Clearance is required.
• Proven background in Cloud Migration and Modernisation Projects.
• Solid understanding of Azure networking, Identity, Governance and Security.
• Experience working within Defence, Government or highly regulated environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• AZ-104 certification; additional Azure certifications are highly regarded.

If you are looking for the chance to work on meaningful Defence projects, deepen your Azure expertise, and collaborate with some of Australia's leading cloud professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

Who is Data#3?

An ASX200-listed leading IT services provider, Data#3 delivers innovative technology solutions to businesses across Australia and Fiji. Headquartered in Brisbane with a 1,400-strong team and $3B in FY25 gross sales, we are as passionate about our people as our tech. Voted HRD's Employer of Choice for 11 years running and Top 10 Best Workplaces in Technology for 2026 by Great Place to Work.

At Data#3, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as key to a thriving workplace. We are committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued—and we encourage your application.

Data#3 will request as part of the recruitment process, reference checks, police checks and verification of your right to work in Australia.

Data#3 will request as part of the recruitment process reference checks and verification of your right to work in Australia. All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that applicants with criminal records will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process. Each application will be considered on its merits and inherent requirements of the role.