Job Description

Job Title: Solution Architect

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (minimum NV1 security clearance required)

Duration: Initial 12 months with 2 x 12-month extensions

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: ICT Architecture

Sub-functional Expertise: Solution Architecture

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Full-time, 5 days per week onsite in Canberra. Interstate and remote working arrangements will not be considered.

Closing date: 9AM Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Description:

Our client is seeking multiple Solution Architects to design, coordinate and implement end-to-end technology solutions that support business outcomes. The successful candidates will develop scalable, secure and efficient solution architectures, produce high-quality design documentation and provide architectural assurance across a range of technology initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, efficient, secure and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Research and select appropriate technologies, platforms and tools.
• Define interfaces and data flows between systems and third-party services.
• Produce technical documentation, architectural diagrams and solution specifications.
• Create reference architectures, including current and target state architectures, capability models and roadmaps.
• Coordinate implementation activities and resolve technical challenges.
• Produce architecture and design documentation, including high-level designs, detailed designs, solution overviews, conceptual architecture documents, product assessments and technical procurement reviews.
• Provide feedback on architectural reference material, design guidance and non-functional requirements.
• Participate in architecture governance forums and promote engagement with stakeholders.
• Ensure solution designs are peer reviewed and broadly consulted prior to approval.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the ICT industry.
• Minimum 2 years' experience producing solution architecture/system design documentation.
• TOGAF or equivalent industry certification (or the ability to obtain one).
• Ability to demonstrate relevant technology certifications and/or study.
• Experience working on secure government systems.
• Experience working in complex ICT environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum NV1 security clearance.

Key Capabilities:

• Enterprise and Business Architecture (SFIA Level 5–6)
• Solution Architecture (SFIA Level 5–6)
• Emerging Technology Monitoring (SFIA Level 5–6)
• Information Security (SFIA Level 4)
• Network Design (SFIA Level 4–6)
• Hardware Design (SFIA Level 4–6)
• Specialist Advice (SFIA Level 4–6)
• Systems Design (SFIA Level 5–6)
• Consultancy (SFIA Level 5–6)
• Information Assurance (SFIA Level 4–5)
• Innovation (SFIA Level 5)
• Requirements Definition and Management (SFIA Level 4–5)

Essential Criteria:

• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years working within the ICT industry.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years producing solution architecture/system design documentation.
• Experience working on secure government systems.
• Experience working in complex ICT environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum NV1 security clearance.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in complex global ICT environments.
• Experience applying Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential 8 controls through pragmatic design options.
• Experience with cloud computing and complex connectivity and integration patterns.
• Experience with a diverse range of technologies and mix of on site, private cloud, and SaaS technology, and the secure integration of these.

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.