Applications Architect

Kinetic IT; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth-focused culture

Hybrid options

Flexible hours

Mobility & part-time roles

End-of-year functions

Wellbeing resources

Employee discounts

Discounted gym

Job summary

Kinetic IT is seeking an Applications Architect to provide technical leadership and governance across a broad enterprise technology portfolio. Citizenship and AGSVA NV2 clearance are required for working with a Federal Government customer.

You will shape solution direction, guide decision‑making and support lifecycle planning, risk management and modernisation initiatives while collaborating with technical and business teams to deliver secure and fit‑for‑purpose technology outcomes aligned with

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong capability in solution architecture and systems integration.
• Experience across multiple technology domains in large environments.
• Sound understanding of lifecycle management, security, compliance and risk.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative approach with ability to influence technical outcomes.
• Experience in Government or critical infrastructure environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural leadership, technical guidance and governance across enterprise applications.
• Define solution direction and support informed technical decision‑making.
• Lead or contribute to complex technical investigations and major incident resolution.
• Develop technology roadmaps, lifecycle plans and modernisation strategies.
• Identify and address architectural risks, security requirements and compliance obligations.
• Support the onboarding, transition and integration of applications and technology services.
• Contribute to service improvement and platform uplift initiatives.
• Engage with technical and business stakeholders to align technology solutions with strategic and operational objectives.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Systems integration

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Security & compliance

Government/regulatory exposure

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for an Applications Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural governance across a diverse and complex enterprise technology portfolio.

In this influential role, you will shape solution direction, guide technical decision‑making and support lifecycle planning, risk management and modernisation initiatives. Working across technical and business teams, you will help deliver secure, sustainable and fit‑for‑purpose technology outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.

As this role will be working with a Federal Government customer, Citizenship and an AGSVA Security Clearance (NV2) is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide architectural leadership, technical guidance and governance across enterprise applications.
• Define solution direction and support informed technical decision‑making.
• Lead or contribute to complex technical investigations and major incident resolution.
• Develop technology roadmaps, lifecycle plans and modernisation strategies.
• Identify and address architectural risks, security requirements and compliance obligations.
• Support the onboarding, transition and integration of applications and technology services.
• Contribute to service improvement and platform uplift initiatives.
• Engage with technical and business stakeholders to align technology solutions with strategic and operational objectives.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience designing, integrating and supporting enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong capability in solution architecture, systems integration and complex problem‑solving.
• Experience working across multiple technology domains in large or complex environments.
• Sound understanding of technology lifecycle management, security, compliance and risk.
• Excellent communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to influence technical outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in Government, critical infrastructure, regulated or operationally complex environments is highly regarded.

Be You, Create the Future

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian technology services provider delivering Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management solutions.

For more than 30 years, we have helped organisations across government, critical infrastructure, education, defence, emergency services, utilities and transport modernise platforms, strengthen cyber resilience and deliver reliable services to Australian communities.

Join more than 1,400 talented people in an inclusive, supportive culture where you can be yourself, grow your career and deliver technology outcomes that make a meaningful difference. We welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures and genders, and are proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

• Growth-focused culture - Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Flex your work - Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part‑time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together - Social events, cultural celebrations, end‑of‑year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters - Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.

You can learn more about our culture and crew online at https://kineticit.com.au/work-with-us/careers-at-kit/.