Senior Solutions Architect - NV1-Cleared

DWS; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 192,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join our Strategy and Architecture team in Darwin, NT. This ACN Contractor role focuses on developing enterprise-wide solution architecture aligned with standards to deliver secure, sustainable, and integrated technology outcomes.

The position is hybrid (2+ days onsite) with an anticipated start on 7 December 2026 for 12 months. The role requires NV1 security clearance and utilities/OT experience, offering a dynamic, strategic impact across the

Qualifications

• Experience working as an ICT Architect in the utilities or a similar industry.
• Experience working with Operational Technology.
• A commitment to ongoing learning.
• Industry-recognised cyber security certification such as CISSP.
• IT Service Management qualifications such as ITIL.
• AUSCheck or AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of long-term, enterprise-wide solution architecture strategies and future-state reference architectures aligned with strategic priorities to deliver secure, sustainable and integrated systems.
• Research and develop target solution architecture roadmaps that meet evolving business needs and enable agility in response to market dynamics, internal drivers and technological advancements.
• Drive the strategic vision for Technology, including architecture principles, standards and design patterns; oversee the solution architecture delivery model and monitor performance metrics.
• Establish robust architecture frameworks and standards covering solution, technology and infrastructure domains that directly align with business strategies and key performance targets.
• Engage key business stakeholders through a co-design model to develop and embed a unified, whole-of-organisation technology strategy.
• Build consensus, buy-in and active support for architecture strategies and frameworks across all business units through clear, collaborative communication.
• Conduct market scanning and peer utility benchmarking to identify emerging technology trends, innovations and strategic opportunities.

Skills

ICT Architecture

Operational Technology

NV1 Clearance

CISSP

ITIL

Job description

DWS is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join our Strategy and Architecture team in Darwin, NT. This ACN Contractor role focuses on developing enterprise-wide solution architecture aligned with standards to deliver secure, sustainable, and integrated technology outcomes.

The position is hybrid (2+ days onsite) with an anticipated start on 7 December 2026 for 12 months. The role requires NV1 security clearance and utilities/OT experience, offering a dynamic, strategic impact across the