Expert Solutions Architect
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Opportunity Overview:
* We seek a highly skilled Systems Engineer/Architect to join our collaborative design team in Sydney or Melbourne.
* This role offers the chance to further your career from engineering into architecture while enjoying flexibility and exposure to diverse technical challenges.
Job Responsibilities:
* As a Systems Engineer/Architect, you will play an integral role in shaping technology solutions that underpin critical operations within the defence, telecommunications, and security industries.
* Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and interpret business requirements for complex technology projects.
* Act as the Solution Architect for one or two concurrent projects, balancing architectural vision with practical delivery milestones.
* Design comprehensive end-to-end solution architectures that address scalability, reliability, security, deployment, and integration needs.
* Produce detailed design documentation that clearly communicates technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Provide expert advisory services throughout the project lifecycle, supporting product managers and project managers in achieving successful outcomes.
* Work in a post-sales capacity to ensure solutions are implemented according to agreed specifications and organisational standards.
* Offer technical guidance to project teams, helping them navigate challenges related to systems configuration management and best practices.
* Ensure all system configurations align with organisational goals and industry standards for quality and compliance.
* Participate actively in design reviews within a collaborative team environment focused on delivering cyber security market products.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing knowledge gained from each project with colleagues across the organisation.
Requirements:
* Proven experience across systems engineering disciplines—particularly networks, infrastructure management, and cloud native approaches designed for on-premises deployments.
* Interpersonal skills enabling you to build trust with stakeholders while gathering requirements or presenting solutions.
* A history of producing thorough documentation that bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution.
* A collaborative approach, working closely with product managers, project managers, and fellow engineers as you guide projects from conception through delivery.
* A passion for cyber security solutions combined with an eagerness to share knowledge makes you an invaluable member of any design team.
Desirable Skills:
* Demonstrated experience in architecture, design and systems engineering with a strong background in networks, infrastructure, and cloud native technologies tailored for on-premises environments.
* Excellent communication skills enabling you to convey complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
* Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to elicit requirements and translate them into actionable solution designs.
* Experience producing comprehensive design documentation that supports both technical teams and business decision-makers.
* A track record of providing technical guidance within multidisciplinary project teams focused on delivering secure technology solutions.
* Familiarity with configuration management principles ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and industry best practices.
* Understanding of end-to-end solution architecture considerations including scalability, reliability, security, deployment strategies, and integration capabilities.
* Experience working within or alongside defence, telecommunications or security-focused organisations is highly regarded but not essential.
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