Solution Architect

Nisus Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisus Australia is seeking an experienced Solution Architect for our Australian Federal Government client. The role involves guiding and shaping architecture work for ERP delivery, reviewing governance artefacts, and ensuring alignment with agency strategies and security requirements.

Hybrid work is supported with Canberra preferring but interstate candidates are considered. Applicants must be Australian citizens, hold an AGSVA Baseline clearance or higher, and be capable of obtaining Negative

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Solution Architect
• Proven cloud architecture design experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage risk and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
• AGNCSA Baseline Security clearance (active) and ability to obtain Negative Vetting 1

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with development of solution architectures for Enterprise Resource Planning systems and related services
• Review and sustain client governance artefacts, architectures, roadmaps and policies
• Assess on-premise and cloud deployments, document issues, risks and actionable recommendations
• Scope, cost, plan and deliver new application services in collaboration with IT and business teams
• Ensure security standards and governance are applied consistently

Job description

You must be an Australian Citizen to apply.A minimum current AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance is mandatory.Negative Vetting 1 clearance is highly desirable.

Location: Canberra preferred. Strong candidates interstate in other cities (QLD/NSW/WA) will be considered. (Hybrid work arrangement is also supported e.g. 2 days/week from home).

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our Australian Federal Government client, providing strategic and technical guidance and lead/assist with the development of solution architectures, specifically solutions relating to the delivery of Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Solution Architects will be responsible for, but not limited to:

actively contribute to the review, development and/or sustainment of the client agency’s application governance artefacts, including application strategies, architectures, technology roadmaps, policies, and practices.

undertake targeted review of existing application deployments both on premise and in-cloud, including assessment of documentation, sustainability, and alignment with agency application governance.

based on review findings, document identified issues, risks, and opportunities, together with associated actionable recommendations.

working directly with IT, business areas, application development teams, provide insight and assistance with the scoping, costing, planning and delivery of new application services.

Ensuring relevant technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices (including security) are applied correctly and consistently.

Evaluating requests for changes and deviations from specifications and recommending actions to delegates and governance bodies for endorsement/decision or other appropriate action.

Working as part of an Agile project/program team or business as usual area as directed.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) working as a Solution (Application) Architect
• Proven experience designing applications and solutions for cloud environments.
• Proven experience designing and documenting applications that meet business requirements and align with the client agency's strategic vision and operational constraints.
• Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to distil technical information in Plain English to communicate with influence.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, including the ability to translate clearly between technical teams and business areas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively manage risk and deliver fit-for-purpose applications and solutions.
• Must have an active AGSVA Baseline Security clearance and the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Experience in:

Contract duration: ASAP to 30 June 2027 plus extension options up to another 24 months