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Technical Lead (Azure / IT OT)

Brisbane Temporary AU$1,100 - AU$1,300 per day View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong Technical Lead to contribute to innovative projects within the Utilities sector. Based in Brisbane, this contract role requires an expert across Azure and Microsoft platforms, with knowledge in OT systems also heavily desired.
  • Brisbane based candidates only. 3/2 hybrid environment
  • 6 month initial contract with a view for long term

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Utilities sector. As a medium-sized entity, they are known for their commitment to delivering impactful solutions to benefit the wider QLD community. This is an organisation where delivery and collaboration is key.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of end-to-end solution architectures across Azure, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical solutions across cloud, data, integration, and application domains.
  • Provide technical leadership across Azure platform services including Landing Zones, IaC (Bicep), Azure DevOps pipelines, security tooling, and observability capabilities.
  • Engage with business stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to design and deliver solutions across diverse technology domains.
  • Develop high-level and detailed architecture artefacts including diagrams, solution designs, and implementation patterns.
  • Provide expert advice on Operational Technology (OT) systems including SCADA, IoT, IIoT, networking, and system integration.
  • Ensure adherence to governance frameworks including RBAC, tagging, policy, logging, and security standards.
  • Contribute to business cases, program delivery plans, and project documentation with technical expertise.
  • Review and uplift solution designs to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with standards.
  • Mentor engineers and support capability uplift across DevOps and cloud engineering practices

The Successful Applicant

Required Experience

  • 10+ years experience in IT with strong focus on Azure cloud architecture and engineering.
  • Extensive experience designing and delivering Azure-based solutions at enterprise scale.
  • Strong experience across DevOps practices including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation.
  • Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally within critical infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence without authority.

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, identity)
  • Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Git
  • Infrastructure as Code (Bicep preferred)
  • Azure Policy, governance, and security frameworks
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and monitoring tools
  • Integration and API design
  • OT systems (SCADA, IoT, IIoT) - desirable

Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (required)
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (desirable)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate between AUD 1100 and AUD 1300.
  • Opportunity to work in Brisbane in the Utilities industry.
  • Chance to lead and oversee technical projects with cutting-edge Microsoft and Azure technologies.
  • Supportive and progressive company culture.
  • 6 month initial contract with view for long term engagement



If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Technical Lead, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Harley Logan
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7030336
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Specialisation
IT Leadership
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Brisbane
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Harley Logan
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-062026-7030336

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