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Join a Global Consulting Leader on a Mission-Critical Azure Project! Are you an experienced Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and a passion for mission-critical, enterprise-scale projects? A leading global consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled professional for an immediate 6-month contract opportunity. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing and building out their complex Azure environment, working closely with a strategic vendor partner. The Role: As a Cloud Solution Architect, you will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and optimization of core Azure services. This is a hands-on role where you will bridge the gap between business requirements, technical design, and vendor execution to ensure a secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and documentation of new and enhanced features within the Azure platform.
• Collaborate with the vendor partner to ensure technical designs are translated into high-quality, secure, and resilient cloud deployments.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Azure services, best practices, and cost optimization strategies.
• Conduct technical reviews and audits of the Azure environment and vendor deliverables.
• Ensure all cloud solutions comply with enterprise security standards and governance policies.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide guidance to project delivery teams.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, specifically with Microsoft Azure (certifications highly regarded).
• Deep expertise in core Azure services including networking, security, compute, storage, and identity (e.g., Azure VNet, NSG, Azure AD, AKS, etc.).
• Strong experience working with external vendors or system integrators on large-scale cloud projects.
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform or ARM templates).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, contract environment.

Apply today by using the link or email Leonie.woodfine@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, 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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