Our client is a key Australian Government organisation responsible for safeguarding national interests through advanced cybersecurity, intelligence support, and specialised technology programs. The agency leads major digital transformation initiatives and delivers secure, mission‑critical capabilities that support the wider National Intelligence Community (NIC).
They offer the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact national programs in a secure and innovative environment.
About the Role
A major cloud modernisation and transformation program is underway, focused on uplifting secure cloud capabilities across the organisation and the broader NIC.
As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will design, develop, and implement enterprise‑grade cloud solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with complex stakeholder and policy requirements.
You’ll work closely with project teams, development groups, and senior stakeholders to translate high‑level business needs into actionable architecture, ensuring consistency, feasibility, and alignment with broader technical strategies. The role has significant influence across planning, design assurance, and governance processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing cloud capability roadmaps, models, and plans to drive modernisation and enhance business performance.
- Managing design standards, policies, and patterns to ensure architectural consistency across programs.
- Identifying system and infrastructure interdependencies, resolving technical issues, and advising stakeholders on impacts and risks.
- Producing detailed specifications for proposed solutions and assessing their business implications.
- Monitoring, researching, and recommending emerging cloud technologies to support continuous improvement.
- Taking a lead role in socialising designs and securing endorsement from governance bodies.
The Successful Candidate
Essential
- Strong experience applying government compliance frameworks (e.g., Essential 8, AWS Conformance Packs) and mapping technical controls against them.
- Mastery of Zero Trust Architecture and secure system designs, including “air‑gapped” approaches.
- Deep capability in IAM, including MFA, PAM, and least‑privilege access models.
- Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for repeatable, auditable deployments.
- Knowledge of Cross‑Domain Solutions and secure data movement across classification boundaries.
Desirable
- Experience designing hybrid and multi‑cloud strategies that integrate secure cloud landing zones with legacy on‑premises systems.
Technical Background
- Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Experience designing secure IT cloud systems.
- Minimum 3 years working within a NIC‑aligned environment.
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 6.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 23 February 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
