Solutions Architect

Job title : Solutions Architect
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1519254
My client (NFP) operates as a sustainable education service provider working collaboratively in the interests of all Australian education jurisdictions to provide technology-based services for education. They provide cost-efficient products and services that can be adapted in response to emerging technologies and changing needs of the education and training sector. They seek a Solutions Architect, to lead and support ICT activities to develop and manage various solutions, including projects, systems, shared infrastructure, and application services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop technical roadmaps for cloud implementations and on-premises upgrades, including cost-benefit analysis and proof of concept work.
  • Work with cloud hosting models and assist business and technical users in cloud transformation.
  • Design and implement secure IAM solutions using Azure Active Directory/Entra, incorporating RBAC, MFA, and SSO protocols such as CAS, SAML, and OAuth.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate business requirements into effective Azure-based, Office365, or Hybrid (VMware) solutions.
  • Design solutions for Autopilot, Intune, and Microsoft Defender within the Office365 suite, ensuring integration, security, and compliance.
  • Create comprehensive solutions encompassing infrastructure, applications, security, scalability, and performance using Azure, Office365, and Hybrid (VMware) services.
  • Develop architectural diagrams, documentation, and presentations to communicate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
  • Assist in managing VMware data centre technologies and hybrid cloud domains with the Operations Team.
  • Lead the design and implementation of data centre and cloud projects.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience implementing DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and other CI/CD tools for automating infrastructure provisioning.
  • Experience with Single Sign-On protocols like CAS, SAML, and OAuth.
  • Experience with security frameworks like ISO 27001 and conducting security, performance, and availability test planning and execution.
  • Knowledge of containerization and open-source products.
  • Relevant qualifications, including security architecture (e.g., SABSA) and enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF).