Enterprise Applications Architect — Govt & Security Focus

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

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