Solution Architect

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • AU$120 - AU$147 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a high-profile government program focused on modernising directory and identity systems to improve digital services for the community and local businesses. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of directory, identity, and tenant architecture, working across both Microsoft cloud and private cloud environments. You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solutions while collaborating closely with technical teams and stakeholders to drive digital transformation across complex enterprise environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on challenging, high-impact work that will help shape the way government digital services operate in Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement directory, identity, and tenant solutions, ensuring compliance with government frameworks and program objectives

  • Provide expert-level advice on Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), and integration with enterprise applications

  • Lead tenant migration, merger, and separation projects, including managing complex application dependencies

  • Solve technical challenges across on-premises (VMware) and Azure cloud environments

  • Develop solution designs, architectural diagrams, and technical documentation to a professional standard

  • Partner with key stakeholders to support smooth service delivery and drive successful organisational transitions

About You

You are a strategic and proactive architect with extensive experience in enterprise-scale directory and identity projects. You thrive in complex environments and are confident leading transformation initiatives from design through to delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • 7+ years’ experience in AD and Identity Architecture

  • Expertise with forests, domains, trusts, replication, GPO design, DNS, PKI, ADFS, and Entra Connect

  • Strong knowledge of tenant merger/separation projects and application dependency management

  • Ability to design current, interim, and target state architectures with clear roadmaps

  • Microsoft certifications such as Solutions Architect Expert or Identity & Access Administrator (highly desirable)

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Competitive hourly rate – $147.26/hr inc super

  • Hybrid working – 2 days WFH each week

  • Work with cutting-edge Microsoft and cloud technologies

  • Opportunity to impact digital services used by thousands of Queenslanders

  • Collaborative and diverse team culture

  • High likelihood of contract extension

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Step into a high-profile role where your expertise will help transform digital identity and access services across Queensland.

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