Senior Solution Architect

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional leave

Parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Diverse and supportive environment

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our IT Architecture team and shape the organisation's technology future. You will lead the design and delivery of complex, enterprise-wide solutions across multiple programs, providing governance and trusted advice to ensure secure, scalable outcomes.

In this role, you will mentor other Architects, collaborate with senior business leaders, and drive digital transformation while maintaining alignment with enterprise standards

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in ICT solution development disciplines.
• Experience with enterprise-scale architectures.
• Security experience in Defence or regulated environments.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of complex, enterprise-wide solutions across programs and initiatives.
• Translate strategy and requirements into scalable, secure solution architectures.
• Provide governance and assurance to align with standards and roadmaps.
• Evaluate options balancing value, risk, cost, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and technical stakeholders to drive decisions.
• Mentor Solution Architects and mature the Architecture practice.
• Contribute to ASC's digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Solution architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Security principles

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Business alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

TOGAF

Archimate

Job description

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.

Eligibility

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.

Benefits

• 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.