Tech Assurance Specialist - Defence Industry
We are seeking an experienced Tech Assurance Specialist to join a major consultancy firm to delivering complex, large-scale technology capabilities fro their cleint. This role is ideal for someone with strong ICT architecture experience, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for improving quality and risk management across enterprise technology environments.
As a subject matter expert supporting the Tech Assurance Lead, you will play a key role in validating designs, enhancing quality frameworks, assessing technology risks, and guiding cross-program stakeholders toward secure and scalable solutions.
About the Opportunity
You will work within a high-security Defence environment, contributing to a program responsible for delivering critical ICT systems and infrastructure. This is a rare chance to influence architectural standards, uplift governance practices, and contribute to decision-making at a program-wide level - while collaborating with highly skilled architects, engineers, and delivery teams.
In this role, you will:
* Develop and implement practices that enhance operational excellence across technology projects.
* Review and validate solution and architecture designs to ensure alignment with program standards.
* Support design assurance by collaborating with engineers, architects, and stakeholders.
* Lead process improvement initiatives using recognised quality methodologies.
* Identify and manage enterprise technology risks, including mitigation planning and documentation.
* Contribute to governance activities, quality reviews, and program-level decision forums.
Required Skills & Experience
We're looking for candidates who demonstrate:
* Advanced proficiency in Cloud Enterprise Architecture.
* Intermediate proficiency in Quality Assurance and Stakeholder Management.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in ICT architecture, technical assurance, or similar roles.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in complex technical environments.
* Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
* Experience in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR).
* Experience in
Q
uality Management frameworks and tools.
Working Requirements
* Active NV1 security clearance (mandatory)
.
* Australian citizenship required.
* Must work
onsite 5 days per week
within a secure Defence facility.
Why Join?
* Play a critical role assuring the quality, security, and design integrity of a major Defence ICT program.
* Work alongside experienced specialists in architecture, risk, governance, and technology design.
* Influence program-wide standards, uplift best practice, and contribute to national-significance outcomes.
* Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Apply now
to be part of a mission-critical Defence initiative and help shape secure, high-quality technology solutions for Australia's future.