Systems Integration Architect

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a Systems Integration Architect to lead digital integration across a major Australian Government capability program. The role focuses on systems architecture, networking, C4ISR and system-of-systems interoperability, with on-site work at Symonston, ACT.

Contract duration runs 11 January 2027 to 31 December 2028, with potential two 12-month extensions. NV1 minimum clearance (NV2 preferred) is required. Applications close 10 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, IT or related field.
• Specialist experience in networking, military C4 software, data links or enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advise on digital integration across complex networked systems.
• Assess integration architectures and interoperability, identify risks and solutions.
• Produce designs and proposals to support capability planning.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders on integration approaches.

Skills

Systems integration

Networking

C4ISR

Enterprise architecture

Distributed systems

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering/IT degree

Job description

Job Title: Systems Integration Architect | Digital Integration & C4ISR Support complex digital integration across a major Australian Government capability program. Apply your expertise in systems architecture, networking, C4ISR and system-of-systems integration to improve interoperability between emerging and legacy platforms.

Location: Symonston, ACT

Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite, with work-from-home or remote arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.

Contract Duration: 11 January 2027 – 31 December 2028, with two potential 12-month extensions.

Security Clearance Requirement: NV1 minimum (NV2 preferred).

Closing Date: 10:00am, 10 November 2026.

Essential Tasks

• Develop and provide technical advice on digital integration requirements across complex networked systems and capabilities.
• Assess integration architectures, technical designs and interoperability requirements, identifying risks and recommending solutions.
• Produce technical implementation designs, integration documentation and formal proposals to support capability planning.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, project teams and senior stakeholders to support consistent digital integration approaches.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated relevant experience and/or tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, IT or a related discipline.
• Specialist experience in one or more of networking, military C4 software, tactical data links, enterprise architecture or distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, interoperability and complex system-of-systems environments.
• Ability to develop technical advice, assess integration solutions and engage effectively with technical and senior stakeholders.

About Compas: Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.(NV2 Preferred)