James Thompson is a highly skilled Cloud Engineer and Architect with a proven track record of delivering resilient and secure cloud solutions for government departments. As a Principal Consultant at SolsticeIT, James leverages his extensive experience in Azure, AWS, and GCP to design and implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency.

James's expertise spans across various domains, including:

• Cloud Architecture and Engineering (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Microsoft 365 and Intune Secure Configuration and Implementation
• Data Platform Architecture
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD
• Azure Sentinel (SIEM/SOC) Implementation
• SaaS/PaaS Integration


James has a strong track record of delivering complex cloud projects while ensuring the highest security and compliance standards. Some of his notable engagements include:

Architecting and delivering an Azure Sentinel SIEM/SOC capability for a government agency, integrating with Microsoft Defender and adhering to Microsoft's well-architected framework

Creating an ISO 16175 records-compliant SharePoint Information Management solution for a government department, verified by an external audit

Designing and implementing a hybrid file management system using Azure files/file-sync for the
Australian Sports Commission, migrating over 100TB of data from ageing on-premises file servers

Supporting the implementation of a VDI solution using Cloud PC secured against the DTA blueprint for a government agency, enabling rapid provisioning of secure computing for remote and temporary workers.

Prior to joining SolsticeIT, James held senior technical roles at the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. In these roles, he not only spearheaded cloud engineering initiatives but also managed technical teams, delivering innovative solutions across multiple cloud platforms.

James holds a Bachelor of Information Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Charles Sturt University. He has also earned several industry-recognised certifications, including TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Architect, GCP Certified Architect, and PRINCE2.

With his deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, James is a trusted advisor to clients seeking to harness the power of cloud technologies while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.