Enterprise Cloud and Platform Architect

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking an Enterprise Cloud and Platform Architect to shape architecture, governance and evolution of enterprise hosting, cloud and platform services for Defence and national security customers in Australia. You will work across hybrid environments, aligning technology strategy with mission outcomes and guiding major modernization initiatives.

Key duties include designing roadmaps, landing zones in AWS/Azure, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure governance, security

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience in cloud and platform engineering and/or architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise hybrid cloud environments using AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, including governance and operating models.
• Experience across data centre and hosting environments, including VMware vSphere and virtualization.
• Ability to develop technology roadmaps, architecture artefacts, design patterns and reference architectures.
• Experience contributing to architecture governance, design reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise cloud and infrastructure architectures, roadmaps and reference architectures.
• Design and govern hybrid cloud environments spanning AWS and Azure with landing zones and migration strategies.
• Guide modernization of hosting and virtualization services including container platforms and software‑defined infrastructure.
• Partner with stakeholders, engineering and service delivery teams to run architecture workshops and governance activities.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Hybrid cloud

AWS

Azure

VMware vSphere

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Nutanix

Container platforms

Software‑defined infra

Oracle Cloud

Google Distributed Cloud

Job description

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Description

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission‑critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Benefits

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
• Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.
• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About The Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

Defence Digital Modernisation (DDM) enables Defence through the delivery of secure, mission‑critical technology services and digital transformation initiatives. Using cloud, DevSecOps, automation, cybersecurity and AI, DDM helps modernise complex environments and strengthen Defence's operational capability.

The Opportunity

As an Enterprise Cloud and Platform Architect, you will shape the architecture, governance and evolution of enterprise hosting, cloud, virtualisation, identity and platform services supporting Defence and national security customers. Working across complex hybrid environments, you will connect technology strategy with mission outcomes and help guide significant platform modernisation initiatives.

• Develop enterprise cloud and infrastructure architectures, technology roadmaps, reference architectures and design patterns aligned with customer objectives.
• Design and govern hybrid cloud environments spanning AWS, Microsoft Azure and other cloud platforms, including landing zones, migration strategies, integration patterns and operating models.
• Guide the modernisation of enterprise hosting and virtualisation services, including container platforms, software‑defined infrastructure and the transition from legacy technologies.
• Partner with customer stakeholders, engineering and service delivery teams, security specialists, technology vendors and senior leaders to facilitate architecture workshops, technical reviews, governance and assurance activities.

About You

You bring enterprise‑level cloud and platform architecture experience and can translate complex technical considerations into clear, practical direction for technical and executive audiences. You are comfortable working across architecture, engineering, security and service delivery functions to balance modernisation opportunities with operational and accreditation requirements.

Essential

• At least seven years’ experience in cloud and platform engineering and/or architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise hybrid cloud environments using AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, including cloud migration, transformation, governance, security and operating models.
• Experience across enterprise data centre and hosting environments, including VMware vSphere, virtualisation, workload migration and storage, compute and networking architectures.
• Capability in developing technology roadmaps, architecture artefacts, design patterns and reference architectures.
• Experience contributing to architecture governance, design reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Ability to engage senior customer stakeholders, technology partners and multidisciplinary delivery teams, and to communicate technical concepts clearly to executive audiences.
• A bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.

Advantageous

• Experience with Kubernetes, Nutanix, container platforms or software‑defined infrastructure.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, automation and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud or Google Distributed Cloud.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, identity federation or privileged access management.
• Experience delivering security architecture within highly regulated environments.
• Relevant cloud, enterprise architecture, VMware or Nutanix certifications, particularly AWS or Microsoft Azure architecture qualifications.
• Experience working with Agile delivery and DevOps practices.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold an NV-1 security clearance.

What To Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role‑specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.