We are hiring for a
Senior Solution and Domain Architect - (EL1 Level)
for one of our federal government Clients.
Role:
Senior Solution and Domain Architect - (EL1 Level)
Location of work:
Canberra (Hybrid)
Contract duration:
12 months + 24 months extension
Security clearance:
NV1 security clearance
Job details
The Business Engagement and Design Section within the Data and Service Delivery Governance Branch of DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for up to (3x) ICT labour-hire resources to fill the role of
Senior Solution and Domain Architect
responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of end-to-end technology solutions to meet business outcomes. They will ensure the solution has technological compatibility, efficiency, and scalability.
The Senior Solution and Domain Architects
will be required to deliver against DFAT's technology design and quality assurance requirements including engagement in defined forums such as the Design Authority (DA), and the Architecture Review Board (ARB) to ensure that projects and operational initiatives have completed high-level and detailed design documentation, along with any other documentation required of a specified body of work. Network, Application/Cloud, Infrastructure & Data domain specialists are required.
Key duties and responsibilities
Job Specific role description:
* Designs and develops scalable, efficient, secure, and cost-effective technical solutions to meet business infrastructure or functional needs.
* Researches and selects appropriate technologies, platforms and tools that best meet the project's requirements.
* Defines the interfaces and data flows between different systems and third-party services so that each component works together.
* Creates technical documentation, architectural diagrams and specifications to guide development teams and communicate the solution architecture.
* Creating reference architectures including current and target states for each domain, such as landscape views, capability models and roadmaps.
* Coordinates teams during the implementation of the chosen solution, addresses technical challenges, and oversees that the designs are effectively realised.
* Produces design documentation within DFAT's defined templates, principles, and design guidance. i.e. High-Level Design, Detailed Designs, Solution Overviews, Conceptual Architecture Documents, Product Assessments/Comparisons, undertake technical review of procurements and produce assessments and reports against defined criteria.
* Provides constructive feedback on the departments architectural reference material and guidance, including non-functional requirements used for technology procurement and extensible patterns.
* Proactively engages in established forums such as the Design Authority (DA), and the Architecture Review Board (ARB), and promotes the engagement in these forums with colleagues.
* Ensures designs are peer reviewed with relevant stakeholders and broadly consulted prior to requesting approval.
Technical qualifications:
* Applicants must have a TOGAF or equivalent industry certification (or the ability to obtain one).
* Applicants should be able to demonstrate a range of technology certifications and/or study undertaken.
The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, DFAT seeks a candidate with the following relevant skillsets:
* Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) - Level 5/6
* Solution Architecture (ARCH) - Level 5/6
* Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG) - Level 5/6
* Information Security (SCTY) - Level 4
* Network Design (NTDS) - Level 4-6
* Hardware Design (HWDE) - Level 4-6
* Specialist Advice (TECH) - Level 4-6
* Systems Design (DESN) - Level 5/6
* Consultancy (CNSL) - Level 5/6
* Information Assurance (INAS) - 4/5
* Innovation (INOV) - Level 5
* Requirements Definition and Management (REQM) - Level 4/5
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