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Senior Solution Architect
Optic Security Group
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Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand
Posted on Jan 5, 2026
You’re good at what you do. And because of that you’ve got plenty of choices about who you work for and what you do. Rather than filling the next page with corporate platitudes and fluff, we’ll cut to the chase...
What's Involved?
The purpose of this role is to assist with the delivery of a significant Technology Roadmap, moving the client's digital eco-system into Microsoft Azure and M365. This contract will focus on the Digital Workplace analysis and design phase.
This project requires systems architecture support to design the overarching architecture for the Technology Roadmap ecosystem and individual application designs throughout the programme. A key deliverable here will be the creation of a high-level design for the whole eco-system, and application-level designs for the foundational elements of Azure and M365.
In this role, you can also expect the following duties:
We are seeking a Senior Architect with System Architecture capabilities. You will need to have in-depth knowledge and experience designing, documenting and implementing the following products:
So why do any of that with us? We’re good people who are well connected into great clients. We know what we’re doing, and we’ll back you 100% to get the role you’re after. We’ll get to know you, and what you like, so we can have your next role ready when you are.
We’ll pay you as much as we can and as your skills and experiences grow, we’ll go into bat for you and help you recognise that growing value too. And the best proof of that? Most of our contractor team have been with us for years, across multiple roles, employers, projects, babies, pandemics etc.
We pride ourselves on knowing IT people and we would like to get to know you.
Wanna talk? Apply Now and let's get started.
The small print
This advert will run until 26.01.2026. Applications can only be submitted via Seek.
Please note, only applicants that are eligible to work in New Zealand and can make themselves available for interviews in Wellington will be considered.
For any questions regarding the role, please get in touch with Lucy at Lucy.fowles@opticdigital.com.
What's Involved?
The purpose of this role is to assist with the delivery of a significant Technology Roadmap, moving the client's digital eco-system into Microsoft Azure and M365. This contract will focus on the Digital Workplace analysis and design phase.
This project requires systems architecture support to design the overarching architecture for the Technology Roadmap ecosystem and individual application designs throughout the programme. A key deliverable here will be the creation of a high-level design for the whole eco-system, and application-level designs for the foundational elements of Azure and M365.
In this role, you can also expect the following duties:
- Work closely with the client's PMO, Digital and Technology (IT), Security and Information Knowledge Management teams.
- Work within an evolving environment with the establishment of fit-for-purpose project delivery and IT frameworks currently underway.
- Assess the system's needs and ensure the designs are suitable for the business's size.
- Guide the client on best practices for Microsoft cloud setup, implementation, and migration.
We are seeking a Senior Architect with System Architecture capabilities. You will need to have in-depth knowledge and experience designing, documenting and implementing the following products:
- Azure AI; Machine Learning; Cognitive Services; App Services; Virtual Machines; Azure OpenAI.
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Purview.
- Microsoft 365
- Power Platform: Power BI; Power Apps; Power Automate
- Dynamics 365
- GitHub GitHub Actions; GitHub Copilot
- Copilot (AI) Microsoft 365 Copilot; GitHub Copilot; Security Copilot
So why do any of that with us? We’re good people who are well connected into great clients. We know what we’re doing, and we’ll back you 100% to get the role you’re after. We’ll get to know you, and what you like, so we can have your next role ready when you are.
We’ll pay you as much as we can and as your skills and experiences grow, we’ll go into bat for you and help you recognise that growing value too. And the best proof of that? Most of our contractor team have been with us for years, across multiple roles, employers, projects, babies, pandemics etc.
We pride ourselves on knowing IT people and we would like to get to know you.
Wanna talk? Apply Now and let's get started.
The small print
This advert will run until 26.01.2026. Applications can only be submitted via Seek.
Please note, only applicants that are eligible to work in New Zealand and can make themselves available for interviews in Wellington will be considered.
For any questions regarding the role, please get in touch with Lucy at Lucy.fowles@opticdigital.com.
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at Optic Security Group.See open jobs similar to "Senior Solution Architect" Arena Investors.