Solutions Architect

securiq; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 185,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market daily rate

Dedicated consultant support

Access to Federal Government client network

Flexible contracting arrangements

Flexible contracting options

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Solutions Architect for a long-term engagement in Melbourne or Canberra. The role involves leading solution architecture design for major ICT transformation initiatives, providing technical governance, and collaborating with delivery teams in Agile environments. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience, strong knowledge of Azure technologies, and excellent communication skills. This position is open only to Australian citizens with an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience as a Solution Architect in large-scale programs.
• Experience with modern application frameworks like Blazor and React.
• Commonwealth Government experience highly regarded.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commonwealth Government experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture design across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Provide technical governance and architectural oversight.
• Design application architectures aligned to business and Commonwealth requirements.
• Evaluate architecture options, trade-offs, risks, and change requests.
• Work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders in Agile environments.

Skills

Solution architecture design

Azure technologies

Agile environments

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Blazor

React

SPA frameworks

Microservices

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Azure DevOps

API Management

Logic Apps

Blazor

React

Job description

Solutions Architect - Canberra or Melbourne

Our client is aFederal Government agency are seeking aSolution Architect for a long term engagement supporting major ICT transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead solution architecture design across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Provide technical governance and architectural oversight across multiple initiatives.
• Design and document application architectures aligned to business and Commonwealth ICT requirements.
• Evaluate architecture options, trade-offs, risks, and change requests.
• Work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders in Agile environments.

Some of the preferred skills and experiences our ideal candidate will possess:

• 3–5+ years’ experience as aSolution (Application) Architecton large-scale programs.
• Strong experience withAzure technologies, including Azure DevOps, API Management, Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, and Service Bus.
• Experience with modern application frameworks (Blazor, React, SPA frameworks, microservices).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commonwealth Government experience highly regarded.

Duties and experiences that will benefit the candidate in standing out for the role:

• Active Baseline Security Clearance is mandatory prior to commencement.
• This position is open to Australian Citizens only.
• Candidates must meet all submission and compliance requirements outlined in the RFQ, including a one-page pitch and structured PDF submission.

Location:Melbourne or Canberra

Duration:12 months (Initial)

Clearance:AGSVA BL (already existing and willingness to upgrade to NV1)

What's on offer:

• Above-market daily rate with fortnightly payment options.
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programs.
• Dedicated consultant support from SecurIQ, including onboarding, contract management, and ongoing engagement support.
• Access to a strong Federal Government client network, supporting contract extensions and future engagement opportunities.
• Flexible contracting arrangements via PAYG or Pty Ltd to suit individual preferences.

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