Our client is a high‑profile Australian Government national security organisation responsible for safeguarding Australia’s interests, delivering advanced cybersecurity capabilities, and supporting the broader National Intelligence Community (NIC).
They offer the opportunity to work on major, mission‑critical technology programs that have national impact.
About the Role
A significant cloud transformation program is underway, aimed at introducing commercial hyperscale cloud capabilities into a secure intelligence environment for the NIC.
As the Principal Cloud Enterprise Architect, you will play a key role in shaping and governing enterprise‑level cloud architecture across multiple strategic initiatives. You’ll operate within a multidisciplinary team of specialists from across government and industry.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and governance of a secure cloud services catalogue and third‑party SaaS integration process.
- Collaborating with community stakeholders and cloud vendors to establish service delivery frameworks, governance structures, and terms of reference for providers.
- Creating and maintaining enterprise cloud roadmaps, architectural models, patterns, and standards aligned with organisational objectives.
- Evaluating cloud services for feasibility, business value, and alignment with strategic and technical requirements.
- Translating complex business and technology needs into actionable architectural designs.
- Identifying risks, constraints, policy gaps and architectural changes needed to support cloud adoption.
The Successful Candidate
Essential
- Demonstrated experience with AWS dedicated cloud environments, including isolation boundaries and secure architectural models.
- Ability to align AWS cloud architectures with strategic policy, risk frameworks, and high‑level operational directives.
- Expertise in boundary protection and secure networking: Transit Gateways, AWS PrivateLink, and Cross‑Domain Solutions.
- Mastery of ICAM at scale, including integration with complex AD environments and government‑mandated authentication models.
- Strong capability in automated governance using AWS Control Tower, SCPs, AWS Config, and preventative guardrails.
Desirable
- Experience developing secure CI/CD pipelines for disconnected or constrained environments.
- Background modernising sensitive legacy systems into microservices while maintaining strict data custodianship.
- Experience within a NIC or similar secure government environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Enterprise Architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF or Zachman) preferred.
- Formal cloud certification or training required.
- Minimum 3+ years designing and implementing cloud solutions in complex environments.
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 5.
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.
