Cloud Architect -Senior Manager

Location: Canberra
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Alyssa Fraser

Contact email: alyssa@assemblesolutions.com.au
Published: 24 days ago

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager level Management Consultant with strong Cloud Architecture expertise to join a high-performing consulting team delivering across Federal Government Intelligence program.

This role sits at the intersection of technical depth and strategic advisory. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape, influence and deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions within complex, high-security environments.

You will play a key role in guiding clients through cloud strategy, architecture decisions and transformation initiatives, while ensuring solutions are aligned to both business and security requirements.

  • Permanent full time

  • NV1 Clearance mandatory

  • Canberra based position

  • 2x positions available!

Responsibilities

  • Lead advisory engagements across cloud strategy, architecture and transformation programs

  • Engage with senior government stakeholders to influence decision-making and shape technology direction

  • Provide architectural oversight across cloud environments, ensuring alignment with security and compliance frameworks

  • Translate complex technical designs into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

  • Support the design and delivery of cloud solutions across Azure and/or GCP environments

  • Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and client growth

  • Mentor and support junior consultants within the team

About You

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience operating at Senior Manager level within a consulting environment

  • Strong background in cloud architecture across large-scale or complex environments

  • Hands-on experience with Azure or GCP, with AWS considered beneficial

  • Ability to understand, challenge and guide technical designs while engaging at a strategic level

  • Experience working within Federal Government, Police or Intlligence environments is highly regarded (not essential)

  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers

  • Experience delivering advisory services across cloud strategy, transformation or architecture

  • Relevant cloud certifications (Azure, GCP or AWS)

  • Active NV1 Security Clearance

  • Degree in a relevant discipline

Benefits

  • Motivated client – keen to interview and onboard ASAP!

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact national security intelligence programs

  • Join a growing consulting practice with a strong market reputation

  • Clear pathway to Director level and beyond

  • Flexible working arrangements within a Canberra-based team

  • 5 weeks annual leave + additional leave entitlements

  • Tech and wellness perks

How to Apply
If you are a consulting professional who can bridge the gap between deep technical architecture and strategic advisory, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion