Multiple Cloud Solutions Architect
RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time
Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Initial contract duration: 12 months
Extension term: 12 months
Number of extensions: 2
Experience level: EL1 equivalent
Location of work: ACT
Working arrangements: Onsite
Please note: 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
Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Job details
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:
growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions
investing in science and technology
strengthening the resources sector.
The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations 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
Skills required:
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.
Criteria
The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteria
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)
Desirable criteria
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.