Consultant

Data#3; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Data#3 in Canberra is seeking an Azure specialist to design and deliver cloud infrastructure for Defence and Government customers. You will lead migrations, implement governance and security, and drive Infrastructure as Code initiatives.

You will work with Azure Arc, Entra ID and Defender for Cloud, contributing to secure, scalable environments and collaborating with senior consultants and architects on complex transformation programs.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 Security Clearance is required.
• Proven background in Cloud Migration and Modernisation.
• Solid understanding of Azure networking, Identity, Governance and Security.
• Experience in Defence, Government, or regulated environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Azure cloud

Migration projects

Governance & security

Infrastructure as Code

Stakeholder engagement

Azure Arc

Azure Entra ID

Defence/Government experience

Education

AZ-104 certification

Tools

Azure Arc

Entra ID

Defender for Cloud

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.