Multiple Senior Cloud Architect / Cloud Engineer

Exclaim IT; Canberra; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclaim IT is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect / Cloud Engineer to support the delivery of ICT projects within a federal government environment. The role requires 5+ years of experience in implementing, managing and designing cloud-based systems with strong Azure and Microsoft 365 expertise.

The position is remote with case-by-case arrangements and Baseline security clearance, offering a 12-month initial contract with up to two extensions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience implementing, managing and designing cloud-based systems.
• Strong expertise across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Experience designing enterprise cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-level cloud platform architectures across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Produce detailed architecture guidance for cloud engineers and delivery teams.
• Assess stakeholder requirements and provide impact analysis.

Skills

Azure

Microsoft 365

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Agile

Azure DevOps

Azure Monitor

Application Insights

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure Monitor

Application Insights

Job description

We are seeking experienced and motivated Senior Cloud Architects / Cloud Engineers to support the delivery of a range of ICT projects within a federal government environment.

This is a senior-level opportunity suited to professionals with 5+ years of experience implementing, managing and designing cloud-based systems, with strong expertise across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

• Initial contract: 12 months
• Extensions: Up to two 12-month extensions
• Working arrangement: Remote, with arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis subject to business requirements
• Security clearance: Baseline

About the role

We are seeking experienced and motivated Senior Cloud Architects / Cloud Engineers to support the delivery of a range of ICT projects within a federal government environment.

This is a senior-level opportunity suited to professionals with 5+ years of experience implementing, managing and designing cloud-based systems, with strong expertise across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

Key details

• Initial contract: 12 months
• Extensions: Up to two 12-month extensions
• Working arrangement: Remote, with arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis subject to business requirements
• Security clearance: Baseline
• Experience level: Senior / EL1 equivalent

Key responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-level cloud platform architectures across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Develop high-level solution architectures for cloud-based systems.
• Produce detailed architecture guidance for cloud engineers and delivery teams.
• Assess stakeholder and user requirements and provide impact analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and input into the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions.
• Ensure enterprise and system solutions align with whole-of-government standards and relevant architecture principles.
• Collaborate with business owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, Developers, Enterprise Architects and Testers to deliver solutions aligned with project objectives.
• Work with Service Experience teams to ensure architectural decisions incorporate user experience considerations.
• Liaise with ICT Engagement and Enterprise Architecture teams to maintain alignment with target architectures and technology strategies.
• Provide expertise and support across platform automation, testing, continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• Support the application of enterprise architecture principles across cloud platforms, including reuse, configuration and open data/access.
• Promote solutions that align with the Digital Service Standard.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and influence across multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Highly desirable criteria

• 5+ years' demonstrated experience implementing and managing cloud systems and technologies.
• Strong experience across Microsoft Azure cloud services, including:
• Azure App Services
• Azure Functions
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure SQL
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure API Management
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, including source code management, repositories, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD deployments.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Demonstrated experience integrating cloud-based systems with third-party platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, security and identity capabilities, including Virtual Networks, Private Endpoints and Role-Based Access Control.
• Experience working with Agile, multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, reliable and user-friendly solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with geographically dispersed teams and technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and contribute positively to collaborative team environments.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrated track record of providing technical leadership across project and operational activities.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based technologies, architectures and modern cloud delivery practices.
• Experience across application and integration architecture and/or infrastructure platform architecture.
• Minimum 3 years' experience designing and documenting architectures for large, complex enterprise systems.
• Experience with AWS and/or GCP is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working within Australian Government or other highly regulated environments will be advantageous.

Skills and experience

• Strong cloud architecture and engineering experience, particularly across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• The ability to develop and manage enterprise and application-level architectures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• The ability to translate business and technical requirements into practical cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, identity and integration.
• Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices.
• Ability to provide technical guidance while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt priorities and scope as requirements evolve.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence technical decisions and promote sound enterprise architecture principles.
• Australian Government Baseline security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Shruthi on 0474 545 *** or via email at ***email_hidden*** and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.