Lead Data Architect

Compas; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas is seeking a Lead Data Architect to drive the design of secure, scalable enterprise data and integration architectures within a complex Australian Government ICT environment. This senior contract role involves executive stakeholder engagement and leadership across enterprise-scale initiatives.

You will operate in a Hybrid arrangement with initial on-site attendance, and a 12-month contract with possible extensions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading data, solution, integration and enterprise architectures at scale.
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, governance, and secure end-to-end design.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate technical recommendations.
• tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience; TOGAF, Azure, AWS, CISSP or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of data, integration and ICT architectures aligned with enterprise standards.
• Analyse requirements, identify gaps, and develop strategic architecture options.
• Oversee architecture design, integration and migration activities with risk management.
• Provide authoritative architecture guidance to executives and governance forums.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Security governance

Strategic architecture

Education

TOGAF Certification

Azure Certification

AWS Certification

CISSP Certification

Job description

Lead Data Architect | Enterprise & Solution Architecture

Take the lead in designing secure, scalable enterprise data and integration architectures across a complex Australian Government ICT environment. Two senior-level contract opportunities are available, offering strategic architecture leadership, executive stakeholder engagement and involvement in enterprise-scale technology initiatives.

Location:

Canberra ACT, Sydney NSW, Melbourne VIC, Brisbane QLD, Adelaide SA or Perth WA.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid - onsite attendance is expected for the first 6 weeks, unless otherwise negotiated. Hybrid arrangements may then be considered, subject to business requirements and proximity to the nominated office.

Contract Duration:

12 months, with 2 x 12 month extensions.

Essential Tasks

• Lead the design of conceptual, logical and end-to-end data, integration and ICT solution architectures aligned with enterprise standards.
• Analyse business and technical requirements, identify capability gaps and develop strategic architecture options and recommendations.
• Oversee architecture design, integration and migration activities across complex ICT programs, managing technical risks and dependencies.
• Provide authoritative architecture advice to executives and governance forums while mentoring teams and strengthening architecture capability.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data, solution, integration and enterprise architecture within complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, governance practices, technical standards and secure end-to-end ICT solution design.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, communicate architectural recommendations and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. TOGAF, Azure, AWS, CISSP or equivalent certifications and government experience are highly desirable.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline (or higher) clearance.