Closed

Minimum of 1 Senior Solution Architect

Tender ID: 609157

Tender Details

Organisation:
Services Australia
Tender #:
LH-05926  
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
24 March 2026
Closing Date:
9 April 2026
Closing Time:
11:59 PM (Australia/ACT)

Tender Description

This Tender is invited by the Issuer.

1. Position Description

  1. Solution Architects are responsible for the quality of solution architecture work across an organisation. They provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of systems and software to solve business problems.
  2. Solution Architects at the EL2 equivalent level are also called Senior Cloud Architect.
  3. Services Australia is seeking to procure a Senior Cloud Architect (expert) to play a pivotal role in delivering complex application development projects on public cloud platforms across the Technology and Digital Program (TDP) Group that align with the agency’s strategic objectives. The position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience and expertise in architecture and implementation of Public Cloud Services.
  4. As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will specialise in either Azure or AWS public cloud platforms. This role is focused on building secure-by-design architectures, incorporating reusable patterns and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deliver scalable, compliant cloud solutions in line with APS frameworks and regulations.
  5. Senior Cloud Architect will collaborate with Architecture, Cyber Security, and Core Infrastructure teams in the group to establish foundational infrastructure architectures, enforce governance, and apply best practices across networking and resource management in your primary platform, while demonstrating skills in both Azure and AWS.
  6. The Senior Cloud Architect is expected to operate with a significant degree of independence with a high level of autonomy, while also maintaining close working relationships with key stakeholders and strict adherence to agency processes and procedures.
  7. In performing the role, the candidate will be required to identify and drive innovation, manage and lead change, and has an active role in contributing to and implementing the agency’s strategic direction with decision-making and advice to others highly dependent on their own judgement.
  8. The Senior Cloud Architect is vital in ensuring that Services Australia effectively leverages technology to enhance service delivery and meet the needs of the community.

2. Technical skills

  1. 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Cloud Architect, with expertise in archtiecting greenfield and brownfield setups in either Azure OR AWS public clouds, including IaC implementations and secure-by-design principles.
  2. Strong knowledge of networking in either or both platforms: Azure (VNets, peering, NSGs, routing) and/or AWS (VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways), including hybrid connectivity.
  3. Experience in governance and security: Implementing policies, guardrails, RBAC/IAM, and tools like Azure Security Center or AWS Security Hub.
  4. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline), and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
  5. Understanding of Australian government cloud requirements, including data sovereignty, security classifications, and regulatory compliance.
  6. Proficiency in relevant technologies, frameworks, and tools, as well as the ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable and sustainable solutions is imperative.
  7. Data governance, privacy laws, and other pertinent policies that impact solution delivery within Services Australia.
  8. Proven ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and facilitate discussions that drive consensus on ensuring alignment with project and organisational goals.
  9. Understanding of architecture principles, and enterprise technologies.

3.Knowledge / Qualifications

  1. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  2. Professional presentation skills

Location

Western Australia   :   Gascoyne   :   Goldfields/Esperance   :   Great Southern   :   Kimberley   :   Mid West   :   Peel   :   Perth Metropolitan   :   Pilbara   :   South West   :   Wheatbelt  
New South Wales   :   Central West   :   Far North Coast   :   Far West   :   Hunter   :   Illawarra   :   Mid North Coast   :   Murray   :   New England   :   Orana   :   Riverina   :   Southern Highlands   :   Sydney  
Queensland   :   Cairns & Far North Queensland   :   Gladstone   :   Mackay Whitsunday Region   :   Mount Isa & North West Region   :   Rockhampton   :   South East Queensland   :   South West & Darling Downs   :   The Central West   :   Townsville   :   Wide Bay Burnett  
Victoria   :   Barwon South West   :   Gippsland   :   Grampians   :   Hume   :   Loddon Mallee   :   Melbourne  
South Australia   :   Adelaide   :   Eyre & Western   :   Far North   :   Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island   :   Limestone Coast   :   Murray & Mallee   :   York & Mid North  
Australian Capital Territory  

Category

Information & Communication Technology   :   ICT Labour Hire