Solutions Architect

18 hours ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Randstad Education Australia Full time

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join one of our clients for a critical digital transformation project. This role is central to designing and implementing the future IT landscape, focusing on a greenfield Microsoft cloud tenancy.

This contract requires deep technical expertise to support the MS Platform Discovery & Options project and the strategic evolution of the organisation's core IT architecture.

You will be responsible for leading the design and architecture of a completely new Microsoft cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the design and architecture for a new Microsoft cloud tenancy, including Azure, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and M365 services.

- Oversee and critically assess detailed solution architecture from external vendors, ensuring quality and alignment with enterprise principles.

- Deliver high-level and detailed solution designs for core services like identity and access management, networking, security, and collaboration platforms.

- Ensure smooth integration between Azure, M365, and existing enterprise systems.

- Work collaboratively with IT leadership and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business outcomes and long-term strategy.

- Conduct essential knowledge transfer and documentation for internal teams.

Your Expertise

This role requires a proven track record as a Solution Architect with hands‑on experience in building out new Microsoft cloud environments.

Required Skills & Experience

- Deep expertise as a Solution Architect in Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365.

- Demonstrated experience standing up a greenfield tenancy (Azure/M365), including:

- Entra ID setup and configuration (identity, access, federation, conditional access).

- Azure subscription design, landing zones, and governance (RBAC, policies, cost management).

- Implementation of security and compliance controls.

- M365 services ennoblement (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune/Endpoint Management).

- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and cloud adoption best practices.

- Proven ability to produce clear, actionable architecture documentation and road maps.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing technical and executive levels.

- Familiarity with Microsoft licensing models and cost optimisation.

- Relevant Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.

Work Model

Hybrid policy: 3 days in the office, up to 2 days working from home.

If you are an experienced Solution Architect ready to lead a significant greenfield cloud transformation, please submit your application.

At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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