Cloud Solutions Architect (Azure) Location: Perth Airport | Type: Contract The Role Our client is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to help shape the future of their Azure environment. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen their cloud capability, modernise existing infrastructure, and ensure the right balance between on-premises and cloud platforms. You’ll work closely with technology leadership and senior stakeholders, advising on architecture, integration pathways, and security frameworks. The role will include Azure remediation, optimisation, and design work, alongside guiding the business on best-practice approaches for cloud adoption, identity and access management, SOC, and resilience. Key Responsibilities • Design and deliver Azure solutions with a focus on scalability, availability, and security. • Provide guidance on hybrid environments, balancing cloud adoption with on-prem requirements. • Work with stakeholders to integrate cloud solutions into existing systems and processes. • Advise on security, compliance, and governance requirements across IT and OT systems. • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure Azure supports business growth and operational resilience. About You You’ll bring at least 5 years’ experience as a Solutions or Cloud Architect, ideally with strong consulting and stakeholder management skills. You should be confident designing Azure platforms, advising on infrastructure optimisation, and ensuring compliance with frameworks such as NIST and ISO27001. You’ll be comfortable translating technical solutions into business outcomes and guiding teams on how to make best use of cloud and hybrid environments. Industry experience in transport, logistics, or infrastructure will be valued, but is not essential. Why Join • Long-term contract with growth potential. • Work on impactful projects that directly contribute to organisational security maturity. • Collaborative, supportive team environment with flexibility for hands-on or advisory focus. • Opportunity to work across both IT and OT security environments. Want to know more? The Talent Advisory team at Beacham Group Perth welcome your telephone enquiry. For more detailed information about this specific career opportunity, or if you would like to discuss your future career plans with an experienced industry specialist, please contact either Ellen Babij (61 488 988 100) or Glenn Beauchamp (61 411 116 966) in our Perth office for a strictly confidential discussion. We look forward to viewing your application letter, resume, and any other relevant supporting information. Please note: this role is based in Perth, Western Australia (remote work is not available). You must have a valid Visa and work rights to be employed in Australia.