Lead Architect

White Bay


Date: 1 day ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Salary: A$190,000 - A$200,000 per year
Contract type: Full time

A respected player in the national cyber-security and digital transformation sector is seeking a Lead Architect to help shape and deliver the technical foundations of its digital ecosystem. Experiencing continued growth, this firm prides itself on solving complex problems for high-profile clients across both public and private sectors.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead architecture development and technical delivery across enterprise-scale programs
  • Define and evolve the internal “Digital Environment” technology framework
  • Oversee and quality-check architecture documentation and deliverables
  • Mentor architecture and engineering teams, guiding capability uplift
  • Represent architectural value in client-facing presales and C-level engagements
  • Develop reusable IP, patterns, and frameworks to standardise delivery
  • Drive transformation programs aligned with strategic business objectives
  • Contribute to bids and Statements of Work (SOWs) to support business development
  • Act as design authority on customer trials and proofs of concept


Desired Skills and Attributes


  • Proven leadership in enterprise architecture and digital transformation
  • Deep knowledge of Azure cloud architecture (minimum 5 years)
  • Experience migrating legacy systems to cloud or hybrid environments
  • Technical strength in Microsoft enterprise solutions (e.g. AD, SQL, M365, SCCM)
  • Familiarity with Azure networking, Sentinel, Defenders, and ExpressRoute
  • Skilled in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman or Pragmatic EA
  • Expertise in documentation, technical writing and standards-based delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to lead presales initiatives and create architecture roadmaps
  • Eligible for Australian Government Security Clearance


Why Join?


Join a company where technical excellence meets meaningful mission-driven work. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, architect transformative solutions, and directly influence strategic direction. In return, you’ll benefit from ongoing training, leadership support, and the chance to be part of projects that matter. This is more than a role—it’s a career-defining opportunity to amplify your impact at scale.


Apply now and one of the White Bay team will reach out to you very soon.


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  • Leadership and architecture combined
  • Hands-on and strategic balance
  • Cloud-first transformation projects


Boolean String:

Azure, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF, DevOps, Active Directory, M365, SQL, SCCM, ExpressRoute, Sentinel, Design Authority, Presales, Documentation, Onprem, Cloud Migration, Strategic Planning

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