Senior Solution Architect

ASC; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Extra leave days (up to 10)

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Health initiatives

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our IT Architecture team. You will lead design and delivery of complex technology solutions across programs, ensuring scalable, secure outcomes and alignment with enterprise roadmaps.

You will provide governance, mentor architects, and drive ASC's digital transformation in Australia’s defence context. A current NV1-level clearance and eligibility for protective US defence access are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years experience in ICT solution development.
• Security principles; defence/government or regulated industries.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience influencing decisions and delivering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of complex, enterprise-wide technology solutions across multiple programs and initiatives.
• Translate business strategy and requirements into practical, scalable, and secure solution architectures.
• Provide architectural governance and assurance to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and roadmaps.
• Evaluate options, balance value, risk, cost, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders, project teams, and technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and support Solution Architects while maturing the Architecture practice.
• Contribute to ASC's digital transformation by modernising capabilities.

Skills

ICT solution design

Security in Defence

Stakeholder engagement

Architecture governance

Business translation

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Job description

Remote Worker options available in Australia

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

ASC is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our IT Architecture team and play a key role in shaping the organisation's technology future. In this senior position, you will lead the design and delivery of complex technology solutions that support ASC's strategic objectives, digital transformation initiatives, and operational resilience. Working across multiple programs and stakeholders, you will provide architectural leadership, governance, and trusted advice to ensure scalable, secure, and business-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of complex, enterprise-wide technology solutions across multiple programs and initiatives.
• Translate business strategy and requirements into practical, scalable, and secure solution architectures.
• Provide architectural governance and assurance to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate solution options, manage trade-offs, and recommend approaches that balance business value, risk, cost, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders, project teams, and technical stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
• Mentor and support Solution Architects while contributing to the ongoing maturity of the Architecture practice.
• Contribute to ASC's digital transformation by identifying opportunities to modernise and improve technology capabilities.

About you

• Degree qualified in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years experience in ICT solution development disciplines, including applications, integrations and/or middleware technologies.
• Strong understanding of security principles and experience working within secure environments, particularly within Defence, Government, Critical Infrastructure, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong ability to understand business needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience influencing decisions, developing business cases, and delivering outcomes in complex organisations.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 3000-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

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