Senior Cloud Architect

Design and lead secure cloud migrations to modernise enterprise applications in a government environment.


Your new company

Our federal client is seeking multiple Senior Cloud Solutions Architects to lead cloud migration initiatives and support digital innovation across a large government department’s application portfolio. These roles are ideal for seasoned technical leaders who are passionate about delivering impactful business outcomes, solving complex challenges, and driving digital transformation.


Your new role

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud application architectures.
  • Oversee the migration of legacy and on-premises applications to cloud-native environments.
  • Develop both high-level and detailed architecture designs for cloud deployments.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture frameworks and ICT strategies.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Promote architectural best practices and cloud adoption across teams.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Extensive Experience: Minimum 10 years in system architecture, design, and enterprise development across diverse technology environments.
  • Cloud Expertise: Proven knowledge in cloud architectures, cloud-native deployments, and associated security capabilities.
  • Security Focus: Demonstrated experience in delivering secure applications, with a strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and security design principles.
  • Modern Development Practices: Proficiency in CI/CD, automation, and modern frameworks and languages such as C# and Angular.
  • Leadership: Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with experience guiding developers and engineers.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold a minimum of NV1 security clearance. Candidates without the required clearance will not be considered.
  • Location: Canberra, ACT-based candidates only, due to the collaborative and interactive nature of the role.

What you'll get in return

  • Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the federal space.
  • Competitive Salary: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and experience.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

What you need to do now

This role closes on 02/09/2025. If you're interested, please send me your updated CV or reach out at Teja.Kuchimanchi@hays.com.au or 02 6112 7693 for a confidential chat. Don’t miss out!


If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Cloud
Ref:
2952073

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Teja Kuchimanchi, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 02 6112 7693

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