Cloud and AI Solution Architect - Infrastructure - Sydney/Brisbane at Microsoft

Pinkenba, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Architecture, AI Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure Design, Networking, Security, Identity Management, Disaster Recovery, Virtualisation, Automation, Technical Consulting, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Infrastructure Governance, Monitoring, Collaboration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Bring your cloud and AI engineering talent to our team and shape Australia’s future as you architect Azure Infrastructure at scale for major retailers and public sector organisations, innovating and powering the services Australians use every day. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more. We bring this mission to life through a growth mindset, a culture built on respect, integrity, and accountability, and an environment where every individual can thrive. The Customer Experience and Success (CE&S) organisation exists to help customers realise business value faster through differentiated customer experiences powered by Microsoft technology. Our people play a central role in delivering these outcomes by guiding organisations through complex cloud transformation journeys. As a CE&S Cloud and AI Solution Architect specialising in Infrastructure, you will own the end‑to‑end technical relationship with customers and guide their adoption of Microsoft Azure infrastructure services in the most effective way. You will design secure, scalable, resilient architecture patterns and lead customers through modernisation, optimisation, migration, and hybrid cloud deployments. You will connect customer needs with the right Azure capabilities and create sustainable, high‑quality outcomes that accelerate their cloud journey. This role is perfect for someone who is hands‑on with technology while also excelling in customer leadership, architectural influence, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work across complex and high‑impact Azure Infrastructure workloads throughout Australia and New Zealand, guiding them from inception through to delivery. You will collaborate with a highly skilled team of like‑minded peers who will challenge and support you as you deepen your technical leadership and deliver innovative Azure solutions that shape outcomes for major retailers and public sector organisations across Australia. This role can be based in either Brisbane or Sydney. Flexible work arrangements are supported in this role. If you meet most but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our team values diverse perspectives and potential as much as experience. Responsibilities Infrastructure Architecture and Delivery Leadership Lead architectural design and implementation planning for Microsoft Azure Infrastructure workloads, including compute, networking, identity, security, storage, and hybrid connectivity. Guide customers through modernisation of legacy systems, on‑premises migrations, hybrid cloud integrations, disaster recovery strategy, and virtualisation optimisation. Apply “well‑architected” principles to ensure solutions are secure, resilient, high‑performing, maintainable, and cost‑optimised. Collaborate with engineering teams, partner organisations, and technical leaders to remove blockers and ensure successful deployment of Infrastructure‑as‑a‑Service solutions. Support Microsoft Unified Support delivery, resiliency programs, Factory engagements, and consumption‑driving Infrastructure activities. Technical Depth and Innovation Maintain deep expertise in: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure‑as‑a‑Service Identity and access management (including Microsoft Entra ID) Hybrid networking and network security Disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity design Virtualisation (Microsoft Azure VMware Solution, Hyper‑V), container hosting, and automation Infrastructure governance, monitoring, and operations Create reusable intellectual property such as scripts, templates, automation, design patterns, and repeatable frameworks. Provide technical leadership in architecture reviews and customer technology strategy discussions. Customer and Partner Engagement Act as a trusted advisor by understanding customer business challenges and shaping Infrastructure architecture recommendations that deliver clear business value. Build senior stakeholder relationships to influence cloud strategy and drive adoption decisions. Partner with Microsoft service providers and systems integrators to scale Infrastructure solution delivery. Operational Excellence and Leadership Impact Apply disciplined documentation, milestone hygiene, planning, and delivery practices aligned to Microsoft methodologies. Mentor early‑in‑career Cloud Solution Architects and contribute to capability uplift across the Infrastructure community. Share best practices, patterns, and technical learnings with peers and v‑teams. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field AND 4–6 years of hands‑on experience in: Infrastructure architecture, Systems administration, Cloud or hybrid environment management, Technical consulting, Infrastructure automation or solution delivery. OR equivalent professional experience. At least 3 years of experience designing or implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure solutions or Infrastructure solutions on another major cloud platform. Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions with senior customer stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience working across cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments, including migration, networking, identity, security, and storage. Experience with enterprise‑scale architecture patterns, Infrastructure‑as‑Code automation, monitoring, and governance practices. Hands‑on experience designing hybrid architectures involving on‑premises systems, Microsoft Azure VMware Solution, and connected network environments. Ability to communicate complex Infrastructure concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Experience contributing reusable frameworks, automation, or technical guidance. Demonstrated problem‑solving capability, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design and implementation planning for Microsoft Azure Infrastructure workloads while guiding customers through modernization and migration processes. Collaborate with engineering teams and partners to ensure successful deployment of Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions.