Lead Architect

What you will be doing? 

As Lead Architect – Cloud Migration Programs, you will own the end-to-end architecture of Azure migration engagements for Australian Federal Government clients, from discovery and design through to migration and optimisation.

You’ll operate across both strategic and hands-on delivery, engaging senior stakeholders while working closely with engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience delivering large-scale cloud migrations, not just certifications.

Responsibilities

Architecture Leadership

• Own target-state Azure architecture, ensuring alignment with ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight
• Apply the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), including landing zones and 8Rs rationalisation
• Produce key architecture artefacts and govern design through review boards

Migration Delivery

• Lead discovery, assessment, and migration planning (including wave plans and runbooks)
• Oversee execution, resolve technical escalations, and ensure delivery quality
• Drive post-migration validation, optimisation, and risk management

Security Architecture

• Design secure Azure environments (networking, identity, and hybrid connectivity)
• Support IRAP readiness and align solutions to government security controls

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary technical advisor to senior client stakeholders (SES, CIO, CISO)
• Facilitate workshops, briefings, and governance forums

Practice & Commercial

• Mentor team members and contribute to capability uplift
• Support pre-sales, including solution design and RFP responses
• Contribute to reusable assets, standards, and best practices

Working Conditions:

• Predominantly office-based in Canberra
• Permanent full time
• NV1 clearance 

What will make you successful in this role?

Candidates who can show a track record of leading complex cloud migration programs in real environments will be considered ahead of those who cannot.

You will have:

• A strong background in enterprise or solution architecture, across vendor/integrator and government or enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience delivering end-to-end Azure migrations (discovery, assessment, execution, and post-migration)
• Solid knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, including landing zones and workload rationalisation (8Rs)
• Experience applying Australian Government security frameworks (ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight) in real-world cloud solutions
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders (SES or equivalent) on technical and strategic topics
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams and providing architectural governance
• Strong technical depth, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues directly 

Why is this an exciting opportunity? 
Atturra is one of the fastest growing ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions companies in Australia, giving you a strong foundation to fulfil your career ambitions. We currently have 1100+ professionals working across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong who are using innovation to lead the way. 

The Managed Services division of Atturra provides leading Hybrid IT, Private Cloud, and Connectivity services, backed by decades of industry experience. Our expertise, combined with the strength of our people, makes us one of the most complete and prominent “as-a-service” providers in the market.

What our people say: 
“Atturra has a great working environment and management are very supportive of their staff. We celebrate success and have fun while working hard.”
Why you’ll love working here
 
Culture of possibility 
At Atturra we embrace innovation within our teams, fostering an environment of possibility and growth. We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming culture, where everyone is encouraged to achieve success through collaboration, hard work and dedication.
 
A strong set of company values 
Our culture is reflected by our employees who demonstrate camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect and excellence in everything they do. These traits have become integral to the way we do business and are the values we strive for. 
 
Valuable employee benefits 
•    Career growth via succession planning, internal mobility programs, and mentorship opportunities.
•    Ongoing investment in professional development through industry certifications.
•    Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform.
•    Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
•    Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave.
•    Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered.