" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePrincipal Solution Architect\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e Victoria \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 24/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid working arrangement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMust have experience working across modern MS techs (Fabric, Azure AI Foundry)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to partner with Execs and senior management\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e This is an opportunity for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal Solutions Architect\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to take ownership of architecture across security, cloud and applications, while establishing and maturing enterprise architecture practices. Working directly with the CTO and alongside an established Integration Architect, you\u0027ll help define how technology supports business growth, operational efficiency and innovation.\u003cbr\u003e With significant investment in modern Microsoft technologies, data and AI, this is a hands-on, high-impact role where your architectural decisions will have a tangible influence on how the business operates.\u003cbr\u003eAs the senior architectural authority, you will translate business strategy and operational requirements into secure, scalable and commercially sound technology solutions.\u003cbr\u003e Your responsibilities will span security architecture, cloud and platform strategy, application modernisation and enterprise architecture governance. You\u0027ll work closely with technical teams, vendors and senior business stakeholders to ensure technology decisions align with the organisation\u0027s strategic objectives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Architecture\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn and implement the security architecture roadmap across identity, network, applications and data.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish and lead an Architecture Review Board, embedding secure-by-design principles across new solutions and cloud workloads.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with data engineering, IT operations and external security specialists on risk assessments, threat modelling and remediation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure architectural decisions support relevant compliance, data handling, access control and vendor risk requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCloud \u0026amp; Platform Architecture\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn the target-state architecture across a Microsoft-centric, multi-cloud environment spanning Azure and AWS.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefine standards for cloud governance, identity, landing zones, infrastructure as code, resilience and disaster recovery.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with the Integration Architect to maintain consistency across shared cloud components and application services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuide the evolution of the Microsoft Fabric data and analytics platform and the governance of Microsoft Copilot adoption.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Architecture\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefine and maintain the application architecture roadmap across core business platforms, including construction, project delivery, HR and workplace systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead architectural design and oversight for new initiatives and custom internal applications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive application rationalisation and modernisation, reducing unnecessary complexity and fragmentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide architectural guidance on technology selection, solution design and build-versus-buy decisions, considering total cost of ownership.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Architecture \u0026amp; Technology Leadership\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish practical enterprise architecture principles, standards, reference architectures and technology roadmaps.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridge the gap between business strategy and technical delivery, translating requirements into clear architectural direction.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide governance across projects and vendor engagements to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with the broader technology landscape.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentor and uplift technical capability across the technology team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor the Microsoft and AWS technology roadmaps, identifying opportunities to adopt emerging capabilities in cloud, data and AI.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll be an experienced architect who combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise and the ability to drive delivery in a growing organisation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou will bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10+ years\u0027 experience\u003c/strong\u003e operating as a Principal Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect or in a comparable senior architecture role.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep, current hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and governance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of Microsoft 365, with exposure to Microsoft Fabric and Copilot.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking knowledge of AWS and multi-cloud architecture.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA solid understanding of security architecture principles across cloud and hybrid environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience developing architecture roadmaps, standards and governance practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to operate autonomously as a senior individual contributor within a lean technology team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA delivery-focused mindset, with the ability to turn architectural strategy into practical, executed plans.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate technical decisions in commercial terms to executives and senior business leaders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHighly regarded\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working across integration, data and delivery teams to ensure end-to-end architectural consistency.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on generative AI platform architecture experience with Amazon Bedrock and/or Azure AI Foundry, including RAG, guardrails, evaluation and auditability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAPI-led integration experience using MuleSoft or similar platforms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with data platform architecture, lakehouse environments and Microsoft Fabric.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackground in property, engineering, construction or another asset-intensive industry.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTechnology environment\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll work across a modern, Microsoft-centric, multi-cloud environment incorporating:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Azure, including PaaS and IaaS services\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft 365 and Copilot\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Fabric\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAWS\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMuleSoft and enterprise integration technologies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction and business platforms, including ACC, Aconex, JobPac, EmployeeConnect and M-Files\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eServiceNow, Grafana and associated monitoring capabilities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e What\u0027s on offer?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect partnership with the CTO and the opportunity to influence technology strategy at an executive level.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA high-impact architecture mandate within a rapidly growing Australian business.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to establish and mature enterprise architecture practices rather than inherit a large, rigid framework.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to modern cloud, data and AI initiatives, including active Microsoft Fabric and Copilot rollouts.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to work alongside an established Integration Architect and help shape the organisation\u0027s future technology landscape.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Interested? If you\u0027re a senior architect who enjoys combining strategic influence with hands-on technical leadership, and you want to make a meaningful impact in a growing business, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e Apply now to explore this opportunity. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4481109\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "