Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (PROJ-4674)
Job Description
Remote is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join the Department of Industry, Science and Resources within the Chief Information Officer Division, supporting the delivery of ICT projects across the Division, including artificial intelligence and emerging technology initiatives. This role will work across Azure-based cloud environments to translate business requirements into secure, scalable and fit-for-purpose solution designs, developing high-level and detailed architecture, reusable patterns and supporting technical artefacts, while engaging closely with stakeholders across business, delivery, cyber security, cloud operations and enterprise architecture. ( LH-06076)
Role Description
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.
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.