Position: JSTE Architect (Solution Architect)
CLEARANCE: Personnel must have a minimum NV1 security clearance. NV2 is preferred.
Onsite: 5 Days’/ Week
Primary Responsibilities
The Joint Synthetic Training Environment (JSTE) Architect supports JSTE development and delivery in accordance with JSTE Engineering priorities. The JSTE Architect applies deep technical skillsets to architect, build, and transition hardware, software, and other components into the JSTE to deliver joint simulation services to the Australian Defence Force.
1. Support Executive decision making with subject matter expertise, including production of option-sets in conjunction with JSTE Engineering.
2. Formally assess ‘As-Is’ capability states and ‘To-Be’ objectives using authoritative information sources and references.
3. Develop simulation enabling artefacts in accordance with Defence documentation requirements for approval, including System Architecture Descriptions, System Overview Documents, and High Level and Detailed Designs.
4. Identify technical sources of JSTE risk and use approved Defence frameworks for formal reporting and assessment. Treats risk independently within means and authority.
5. Engage areas across Defence to facilitate JSTE architecture, hardware, and software acceptance into service. This includes required approvals, purchases, connections, and installations.
6. Involvement in the implementation and configuration of ICT hardware and software, and troubleshooting and support to operational teams where required.
7. Apply Information Technology Infrastructure Management (ITIL) Service Management principles and processes under direction. This includes participation in Change Advisory Boards (CAB), implementation of approved changes, and utilising service management toolsets for tasking and scheduling.
8. Handle classified information in accordance with Commonwealth policy including the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) and Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).
9. Responsible for the protection of Commonwealth Intellectual Property (IP) and upholding Defence’s international obligations including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
Criteria:
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
1. A tertiary degree and/or vocational qualifications in an IT / Engineering discipline.
Experience & Competencies
2. 10+ years IT industry experience, military experience, or a combination of both.
3. Demonstrated experience in IT system architecture, development and integration within Defence or similar environments.
4. Proven ability to lead complex technical projects involving software, hardware, and emerging technologies.
Skills & Attributes
5. An unrestricted ability to deploy to Australian Defence Force (ADF) military installations in support of training events.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical peers and frontline IT leadership.
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications
7. Understanding of ADF Joint Doctrine, specifically in training and exercise planning.
Experience & Competencies
8. Experience with Defence simulation systems and synthetic environments.
Skills & Attributes
9. Familiarity with Defence technical governance and regulatory frameworks.