Solutions Architect
Showtime Consulting
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Contract type: Full time
Company Description
About the job Solutions Architect
Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of 'Shielded Cloud Solutions.' Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge. Our expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds. Our mission is to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities, while our vision is to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.
Weve been at the forefront of projects like JP9111, JP9102, Azure Stack Hub, Azure Protected, Secret Cloud, and Whole-of-Government digital transformation initiatives. Our work bridges strategy, cloud, and security transforming how government and enterprise systems are designed, secured, and delivered.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support a federal government department; this is a long-term contract opportunity based in Canberra.
As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in designing end-to-end architectures that meet critical business objectives. You will guide the technical direction of projects, collaborating closely with design, delivery, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, performant, and scalable solutions primarily built on Microsoft Azure and associated technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must Australian Citizens and hold (or be eligible to obtain) Baseline security clearance.
Apply Now
If you're a seasoned Solution Architect ready to drive innovation in a government environment, apply today!
About the job Solutions Architect
Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of 'Shielded Cloud Solutions.' Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge. Our expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds. Our mission is to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities, while our vision is to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.
Weve been at the forefront of projects like JP9111, JP9102, Azure Stack Hub, Azure Protected, Secret Cloud, and Whole-of-Government digital transformation initiatives. Our work bridges strategy, cloud, and security transforming how government and enterprise systems are designed, secured, and delivered.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support a federal government department; this is a long-term contract opportunity based in Canberra.
As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in designing end-to-end architectures that meet critical business objectives. You will guide the technical direction of projects, collaborating closely with design, delivery, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, performant, and scalable solutions primarily built on Microsoft Azure and associated technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver modern, cloud-native solution architectures using Microsoft Azure services and functions.
- Develop high-quality architecture design artefacts (conceptual, high-level, and detailed).
- Lead architectural discussions and decision-making across technical and business stakeholders.
- Ensure solutions align with departmental standards, the Whole-of-Government strategy, and cloud best practices.
- Apply DevOps and Agile methodologies throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Collaborate with other architecture domains (Enterprise, Data, Security) to ensure integration and consistency.
- Identify opportunities for technical innovation and continuous improvement.
- Proven experience designing enterprise-grade solutions using Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.
- Strong architectural leadership and ability to clearly articulate complex designs to technical and executive audiences.
- Solid understanding of DevOps, SDLC, and cloud-native engineering practices.
- Experience producing solution architecture artefacts for large-scale programs.
- Familiarity with Whole-of-Government architecture standards, Microsofts Cloud Adoption Framework, and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
- Work on high-impact digital transformation initiatives for government.
- Collaborate with top-tier architects and technologists across secure cloud environments.
- Competitive contract rates with long-term stability.
- Be part of a future-forward company delivering solutions that make a national impact.
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must Australian Citizens and hold (or be eligible to obtain) Baseline security clearance.
Apply Now
If you're a seasoned Solution Architect ready to drive innovation in a government environment, apply today!