Azure Solution Architect

Note - This opportunity has been sent to selected suppliers only. Should CASA require other/further/new submissions CASA will make direct contact. Unsolicited emails will not be answered. The Solution Architect is responsible for translating business and technology requirements into secure, scalable, and supportable solutions that align with CASA's strategic objectives and enterprise architecture standards. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer and working closely with Project Managers, technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors, the Solution Architect provides architectural leadership across infrastructure, cloud, application, and digital transformation initiatives. The role plays a critical part in the successful delivery of ICT projects and ensures solutions are aligned with CASA's governance, security, and operational requirements. Key duties and responsibilities To be successful in this role you will be required to perform the following duties: Design and implementation of CASA’s solution centric Azure capabilities. Ensure designs and implementation meet CASA’s ITB governance processes. Ensure cloud solutions align to best practice and Whole of Government (WOG) cyber security requirements including PSPF and Security Essentials compliance. Design and implement Software as a service (SaaS) capabilities. Working co-operatively and collaboratively with ITB teams, as well as other stakeholders within CASA. Other related tasks as requested by the Section Manager or relevant Project Manager. Mandatory  The successful candidate must possess the following: Experience in securing Azure technologies. Experience and implementation of Zero Trust Principles. Knowledge and experience designing and implementing and troubleshooting secure networks in Azure. Communicates with influence, demonstrated technical writing skills and demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical people. Desirable The following skills and experience are desirable for the candidate to possess: Understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) recesses. Experience working in multi-disciplinary technical teams. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters. Essential criteria 1. (a) Demonstrated capability of the candidate to satisfy the specification of the requirements 2. (b) Demonstrated experience of the candidate in the delivery of the services required 3. (c) A guaranteed and competitive pricing structure that incorporates all known fixed charges/taxes etc. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 00 Weeks 04 Days 12 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia