AWS Cloud Architect PermContract

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to join our growing cloud and digital transformation practice. This is a strategic customer-facing role that combines deep technical architecture expertise with strong consulting and pre-sales engagement capabilities.

You will work with enterprise clients to design and deliver cloud transformation initiatives helping organisations modernise their infrastructure applications and operating models using AWS technologies. As a trusted advisor you will engage with business and technical stakeholders lead solution discovery workshops develop cloud strategies and support pre-sales pursuits from solution design through to implementation.

As an AWS Cloud Architect you will lead the design and delivery of scalable secure and cost-effective cloud solutions for enterprise customers. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders you will provide strategic guidance on cloud adoption migration modernization security and governance helping clients achieve their digital transformation objectives.

You will facilitate discovery workshops assessments and architecture reviews to understand client requirements and develop cloud strategies migration roadmaps and target-state architectures. Acting as a trusted advisor you will engage with senior stakeholders and provide expert recommendations that align technology solutions with business outcomes.

A key aspect of the role involves partnering with sales and account teams to support pre-sales activities including client presentations solution demonstrations RFP/RFI responses solution costing and estimation and the development of compelling technical proposals. You will play an instrumental role in helping win new business opportunities and building long-term client relationships.

You will also establish cloud architecture standards best practices and governance frameworks while providing technical leadership throughout project delivery. Collaborating with engineering DevOps security and application teams you will ensure solutions are successfully implemented and deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications :

Essential Experience:

• Significant years of experience in Cloud Architecture Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on and architectural expertise across AWS services.
• Proven experience working within a consulting systems integrator or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success supporting pre-sales client acquisition and solution consulting engagements.
• Experience leading cloud transformation and migration programs for enterprise customers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills including engagement with C-level executives and senior business leaders.
• Experience presenting complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge across:

• AWS Landing Zones
• AWS Organizations and Control Tower
• Compute: EC2 Lambda ECS EKS
• Storage: S3 EFS FSx
• Databases: RDS Aurora DynamoDB
• Networking: VPC Transit Gateway Direct Connect Route 53
• Security: IAM GuardDuty Security Hub KMS
• Monitoring and Observability: CloudWatch CloudTrail
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform CloudFormation
• CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Hybrid and multi-cloud architecture concepts

Certifications

Highly desirable:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
• TOGAF Certification
• Terraform Associate Certification

Additional Information :

Why join us:

At NCS Australia youll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus youll be mentored by some of the industrys best and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities. Join us now and discover just how far your career can go!

We are in the process of refreshing our employee benefits so dont forget to ask our Talent Acquisition Team about whats on offer. 

We take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. Diversity inclusivity and being different are not just buzzwords for us - they are integral to our culture. We are dedicated to upholding Equal Employment Opportunity Principles and providing reasonable accommodations to all our applicants. If you require any assistance or modifications to navigate our careers site or complete your application please dont hesitate to reach out to us at .

Other important stuff: 

To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks.

As we navigate through our business integration process we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ Dialog CatapultBI ICEMEDIA Eighty20 Riley or AccessHQ.

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Agencies: Weve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process no fee or payment will be given.

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint industry and partner training programs special interest groups and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

Weve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time