* Security Requirements: Must have Baseline
* Working Arrangements: Onsite Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.
* Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Job Details
The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operation delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated Solution Architects to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology.
The Department primarily uses Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics365, and DevOps platforms.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Demonstrated experience as a Senior Cloud Engineer or Solution Architect, preferably within a federal government department.
* Solid expertise in developing high level and detailed design solutions for Azure based applications.
* Demonstrated experience in the development of Azure DevOps pipelines.
* Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with Azure Virtual network configuration including hybrid network architecture, and cloud native web ingress patterns.
* Familiar with cyber security controls (ISM), OWASP and Essential 8 controls within federal government departments.
* Detailed technical knowledge of the Azure cloud platform.
* Ability to work independently, build productive relationships and liaise with stakeholders (including business users, development teams, cloud engineers, cyber security experts and enterprise architects).
* Strong communications skills and ability to convert business requirement into detailed design solutions using concise language, diagrams and accurate technical details.
* Demonstrated experience in understanding business requirements and solutioning designs for Azure based cloud environments into HLD and DLD as well as reusable architecture patterns.
* Experience implementing and administering Azure cloud services. Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Azure DevOps highly regarded.
* Ability to build productive relationships and work with stakeholders including enterprise architecture groups, cyber security teams, and cloud operations to secure design approval.
* Demonstrated experience applying information security concepts and best practices including Information Security Manual (ISM).
* Experience with a broad range of cloud technologies including Azure AI, ML and Cognitive services, Data Solutions, DevOps, CI/CD, Integration solutions, and API/Services Oriented Architecture.
* Ability to work with limited guidance in an Agile environment.
Additional Requirements
Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.
Application Information
Application Deadline: Friday, 24 April 2026
Expected Start Date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Job Type: Contract
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