Cloud Architect

Your Role

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect at Capgemini, this role specialises in designing and delivering secure, resilient hybrid on‑premises and cloud infrastructure for Australian defence and defence‑industry organisations. Operating in highly regulated environments, they support programs governed by the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and Information Security Manual (ISM), with direct experience contributing to systems requiring formal Authority to Operate (ATO).

The architect leads the design and integration of complex hybrid architectures, spanning sovereign on‑premises infrastructure, private cloud, and hyperscale cloud platforms, ensuring interoperability, availability, and performance across mission‑critical systems. They work closely with security, application, and program teams to embed security‑by‑design principles, resilience, and compliance controls into infrastructure from inception through to accreditation and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead large-scale migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Azure.
• Design and implement Azure-native solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Develop cloud adoption frameworks, landing zones, and governance models.
• Conduct infrastructure assessments and create detailed migration roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cloud engineering teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business objectives.

Your Profile

Security Clearance Required:  NV1 Clearance

Cloud Architecture & Strategy:

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Azure Landing Zones & Cloud Adoption Framework
• Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture

Migration & Modernisation:

• Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Resource Mover
• Legacy system modernisation (rehost, replatform, refactor)
• Application and database migration strategies

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, Ansible
• Git-based version control and CI/CD integration

Automation & Scripting:

• PowerShell, Bash, Python
• Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Azure Functions

DevOps & CI/CD:

• Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Containerisation with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS
• Integration with CI/CD pipelines and release management

Networking & Connectivity:

• Azure VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Private Link
• DNS, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager

Security & Identity:

• Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault
• Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Zero Trust architecture
• Azure Policy, Blueprints, compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS)

Monitoring & Optimisation:

• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
• Cost management, performance tuning, and resource optimisation

Architecture & Governance:

• Enterprise-scale architecture design
• Cloud governance, tagging strategies, and resource organisation
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and enterprise IT
• Proven track record in leading complex cloud migration and transformation projects
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments

What you’ll love about working here 

• You will be a part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. You will love the exposure to the scale of transformation, the depth of expertise, and the opportunities for growth.
• We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.
• At the heart of our mission is your career growth. You will have countless learning and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. We offer a range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called ‘Celebrate’. 

Apply today!