Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architect | Location: Canberra ACT (Hybrid) Contract: Initial 12 month contract with potential 12 month extension Clearance: NV1 Clearace We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join a large-scale federal government technology environment and play a key role in the ongoing evolution of enterprise cloud platforms. This position will provide strategic architecture leadership across a portfolio of digital and cloud initiatives, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives. About the Role As the Cloud Solutions Architect, you will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project delivery partners to design and guide the implementation of enterprise cloud solutions. You will lead architecture activities from discovery and planning through to delivery, ensuring outcomes align with security, governance, and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of cloud solution architectures from concept through implementation. Engage with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and define solution outcomes. Produce architecture artefacts including solution designs, standards, patterns, and implementation guidance. Design secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, data, integration, and operational frameworks. Present architecture proposals through governance and review processes. Provide technical leadership and architecture oversight across project teams. Assess risks, dependencies, and technical debt, recommending pragmatic solutions and improvements. Contribute to the development of architecture roadmaps, standards, and cloud best practices. About You You are a strategic thinker with strong technical depth and proven experience delivering cloud transformation initiatives within complex enterprise environments. You can engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels and translate business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise cloud solutions. Strong capability in solution architecture, stakeholder engagement, and requirements analysis. Experience navigating formal architecture governance and review processes. Proven ability to lead technical delivery outcomes across complex programs of work. Strong understanding of security, risk, and compliance considerations within large organisations. Excellent communication, influencing, and documentation skills. Highly Desirable Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture and cloud-native services. Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programs. Exposure to data, integration, analytics, AI, or machine learning platforms in Azure environments. Previous experience working within government or highly regulated environments. If you're an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. Or feel free to reach out to Alan Kocjman - [email protected] for more information Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.