Job Title: Technical Architects – Multiple Roles (Defence ICT) Location: Canberra preferred | Other locations considered Clearance: Must hold NV1 Engagement: Contract (initial term extensions) About the Opportunity: We’re seeking Technical Architects across several disciplines to support a major Defence program. These roles are critical to the design, development and assurance of secure, scalable and mission-critical ICT solutions. You’ll contribute to the future of Defence capability, working across modern platforms, data ecosystems, networks, and security infrastructure. Available Roles: (a) Application Architecture Responsible for designing and supporting software applications and platform configurations (e.g., ServiceNow, Microsoft Power Platform, Pega), ensuring business outcomes are achieved through secure-by-design solutions. (b) Data Architecture Focus on secure data transfer, transformation, and management across Defence’s Single Information Environment. Support delivery of data services, analytics, AI and reporting to empower evidence-based decision making. (c) Cyber Architecture Design and integrate security controls and compliance patterns aligned to ISM, Essential Eight and Defence security frameworks. Provide cyber assurance, tooling and develop CyberGRC documentation to support secure systems and environments. (d) Infrastructure Architecture Design and develop robust, modern ICT infrastructure solutions across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Support scalable hosting services and ensure infrastructure aligns with DevSecOps principles. (e) Network Architecture Deliver resilient network solutions, including terrestrial, satellite, wireless, gateways and cross-domain services across cloud and deployed environments, including under DIL (Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, Latent) conditions. (f) Operations & Solutions Architecture Lead the design and coordination of cross-domain ICT solutions. Act as the engineering interface for demand management, DevSecOps tooling and delivery life cycle assurance. Skills & Experience Sought: Proven experience in your domain of architecture (applications, data, cyber, network, infra, or solutions). Experience working in secure, complex and highly governed ICT environments. Familiarity with Defence, government or other critical infrastructure sectors highly regarded. Strong understanding of architecture governance, delivery frameworks, and DevSecOps principles. Why Join? Contribute to mission-critical Defence capability uplift. Long-term program of work with career development opportunities. Work alongside highly skilled technical professionals in a supportive team environment. Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com