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EL 1 - Solutions Architect - Multiple Positions


Company : Australian Department of Defence


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-12-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

EL 1 - Solutions Architect - Multiple PositionsAustralian Department of Defence Laverton VIC7d ago, from Australian Department of Defence$120,303 - $135,701 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% SuperannuationThe RoleThe Defence Digital Group (DDG) Engineering Branch is seeking experienced Solutions Architects with strong capabilities in systems architecture, technical leadership, and software engineering. These roles are pivotal in delivering secure, scalable IT solutions that enable future ICT transformations across Defence environments.Were looking for individuals with a desire to make real change and a deep understanding of architectural principles, patterns, and frameworks, backed by handson experience delivering transformational IT projects and systems. In this role, you will translate Defences business needs into robust, endtoend architectural solutions by:Analyzing current systems to design comprehensive technical solutions that futureproof Defences IT landscape.Advising on the selection of hardware, software, and other technologies, and providing technical direction to development teams.Overseeing solution implementation to ensure alignment with the broader IT landscape and organisational objectives.Proactively identifying project risks and issues, and driving effective mitigation strategies.Communicating complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language for both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including product owners, capability managers, and senior leaders.Creating and maintaining documentation such as user stories, component specifications, and implementation designs.Participating in assurance reviews and governance processes.Locations: Canberra ACT, Laverton VIC, Melbourne CBD VIC, Sydney CBD NSW.About our TeamYou will be part of a team of ICT professionals delivering complex projects across key Digital domains in both the Military and Enterprise Systems Divisions within Defence Digital Group (DDG). In this role you will be a leader, provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior team members in a matrixed construct, as teams and individuals embedded into projects as needed.As a Digital Engineer in DDG you may either:Lead a team of ICT professionals experienced in key technology platforms/products, orWork individually on projects as the technical engineering SME.Our Ideal CandidateExtensive experience in analysing requirements, designing solutions, and assuring largescale enterprise ICT systems that support complex and transformational business needs.Expertise in hybrid and multicloud networks, multitechnology integration, DevSecOps practices, ICT solutions architecture, software engineering, and modelbased engineering.Proven ability to develop and maintain solution architecture documentation and conduct architecture evaluations.A strong track record of translating business needs into technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture roadmaps and security frameworks.Experience in solution assurance and governance, including maintaining traceability, stakeholder alignment, and structured decisionmaking.A sense of adventure and a willingness to contribute to new ways of working within the Branch.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across crossfunctional teams and foster a highperformance culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr