Solutions Architect

Kinetic IT; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Opportunity marketplace careers hub

Hybrid options

Social events

Health resources

Employee discounts

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Kinetic IT is seeking an NV1-cleared Solutions Architect to collaborate with a client on networks, cloud and infrastructure design. The role emphasizes stakeholder management, robust documentation, and HDL exposure across projects in Melbourne and surrounding regions.

Responsibilities include client engagement, architecture design, and delivering a technical roadmap while ensuring alignment with the target architecture.

Qualifications

• NV1 clearance required to support client environment.
• HDL experience is essential.
• Strong documentation and architecture design skills.
• Experience with Azure and FortiNet networks and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Client engagement: understand the client’s environment, requirements and future needs.
• Solution & architecture design: design cloud, infrastructure, network, security and connectivity solutions.
• Assess existing environments and develop the technical roadmap/architecture.
• Technical documentation: architecture diagrams, high-level designs and technical documentation.
• Engineering collaboration: work with infrastructure/network engineers to guide implementation.

Skills

NV1 clearance

HDL exposure

Documentation skills

Cloud infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

FortiNet firewall

Job description

Kinetic IT is looking for an NV1 cleared Solutions Architect to work closely with one of their clients on a number of projects from networks, cloud and infrastructure design. The role will involve excellent stakeholder management, documentation and HDL exposure.

Responsibilities will include:

• Client engagement: Understand the client’s existing environment, requirements and future needs.
• Solution & architecture design: Design cloud, infrastructure, network, security and connectivity solutions.
• Assess existing environments and develop the technical roadmap/architecture.
• Technical documentation: Architecture diagrams, high-level designs and technical documentation.
• Engineering collaboration: Work closely with infrastructure/network engineers to guide implementation and resolve technical issues.
• Stakeholder management: Explain technical solutions to clients and manage technical requirements throughout delivery.
• Project delivery: Remain involved through implementation to ensure the solution aligns with the agreed architecture.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Proven track record as a Solutions Architect
• Cleared to NV1 level to support our client environment
• HDL experience
• Documentation skills
• Azure / Microsoft 365
• FortiNET firewall and network
• Cloud Infrastructure
• SED, DLD and Documentation

About Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities. For more than 25 years, we’ve partnered with some of Australia’s most important organisations, helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government, critical infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities, and transport.

Be You, Create the Future

At Kinetic IT, we’re driven by a shared passion for technology, customer success, and community impact. With over 1,500 talented people working across Australia, we deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch – helping shape the future of tech, here and beyond. We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where you’re safe to be your best, real self. We tackle challenges together, celebrate success together, and make sure everyone feels valued, supported, and proud of the work they do. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and genders. We’re proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

• Growth-focused culture – Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Advance your career – Access new roles via our internal ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ careers hub.
• Flex your work – Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together – Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters – Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.