Azure Application Architect

Job Title: Azure Application Architect (Contracting Opportunity)

Location: Hybrid working arrangement (Available in all states, except Northern Territory and Tasmania)

Contract Duration: Initial contract until December 2025, with two (2) potential 12-month extensions

Clearance Requirement: Applicants must be eligible to obtain or hold a minimum baseline security clearance with the ability to obtain an NV1 clearance

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Overview:
Cleared is seeking an experienced Azure Application Architect to join the IT transformation team within a federal government department. This is a contracting opportunity offering the chance to play a pivotal role in designing and implementing cloud-based application solutions on Microsoft Azure. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions to support the department's mission and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design & Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of cloud-based applications, leveraging Microsoft Azure services and best practices to meet both functional and non-functional requirements.

- Solution Integration: Architect and deliver end-to-end solutions that integrate with existing on-premise systems, ensuring seamless connectivity and interoperability with cloud platforms.

- Cloud Strategy & Governance: Define cloud strategies, frameworks, and governance models to ensure compliance with federal government standards, policies, and security requirements.

- Cloud Migration: Guide and support cloud migration initiatives, assisting in the transition of legacy applications and infrastructure to the Azure environment.

- Technical Leadership: Provide subject matter expertise and technical leadership to development teams, helping them implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based solutions.

- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure that architecture decisions align with organizational goals.

- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed architectural documentation, ensuring that solutions are well-documented for future maintenance and audits.

- Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest Azure services, trends, and best practices to continuously improve the cloud architecture and solutions within the department.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in designing and implementing cloud-based applications, specifically on Microsoft Azure.

- Technical Expertise:
- Proven experience with Azure platform services (e.g., Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Logic Apps, etc.).
- Expertise in cloud infrastructure design, including networking, security, storage, and compute services within Azure.
- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity management, encryption, access control, and compliance.
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code).
- Experience in cloud migration methodologies and tools.

- Government & Security Compliance: Familiarity with Australian Government security standards and policies, including the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

- Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- Certifications: Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., **Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert**) are highly desirable.

- Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain or hold a minimum baseline security clearance as per government requirements.

Desirable Experience:
- Experience working with federal government departments or in highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Azure Sentinel,*Azure Security Center, or other monitoring and security tools within the Azure ecosystem.

Benefits:
- Competitive daily rate.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact projects for the Australian federal government.
- Flexible work location (open to all states except Northern Territory and Tasmania).
- Potential for contract extensions up to 2 x 12 months.

How to Apply:
If you are a seasoned Azure Application Architect with a passion for cloud technologies and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting contracting opportunity.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

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This is a high-level opportunity for an experienced professional to help shape the future of federal government applications on Azure. Join our team and be part of an important mission to deliver innovative, secure, and reliable solutions for Australian citizens.