Solution Architect

Work on leading edge projects for Defence engagements
Work with purpose delivering critical defence projects and programs for Australia
Investment in you – L&D, experienced mentors, and accessible leadership
At Downer Professional Services, you’ll find purpose, impact and huge opportunity. Join us and help make it happen.

A real endeavour, achieved with you

As Australia’s multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It's not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We’re building something remarkable. Now we just need you.

A real endeavour, shaped by you

As a Solution Architect , you will play a pivotal role in delivering critical insights that shape strategic decisions and enhance national security.

To succeed in this endeavour, you will:

Perform complex ICT service provision work within an integrated workforce under broad direction, ensuring alignment with Defence outcomes.
Identify, anticipate, and respond to stakeholder needs to achieve work unit and Defence goals.
Provide governance services to support the ICT Technical Assurance Framework and ensure alignment with approved patterns and best practices.
Review architecture and technical system design documentation, contributing to strategic technology programs and liaising with stakeholders.
Drive modernization of the centralised processing platform, enhancing the efficiency of technology platforms and systems within Defence.
Offer expert advice on private and hybrid cloud technologies, software-defined data centre architectures, automation, orchestration, DevOps methodologies, and security practices.
Lead and guide adherence to information assurance architectures, strategies, policies, standards, and guidelines to meet Defence strategic requirements.
A real endeavour, driven by you

Our work is highly complex and confidential, so there are some things you must have to fulfil this role:

You must have and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth.

Significant experience in a similar role, preferably within a professional services firm or the Defence industry.
Extensive experience in ICT service provision and governance, including working within integrated and complex environments.
Proven ability to review and align architecture and technical system design with best practices and approved patterns.
Strong background in cloud technologies, data centre architectures, automation, DevOps methodologies, containerisation (e.g., Kubernetes), and end-user compute services.
Demonstrated experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders and providing strategic advice to ensure adherence to governance frameworks and Defence requirements.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to manage critical projects and programs that build sovereign capability and deliver complex things that matter.

Why Downer Professional Services?

At Downer Professional Services, you’ll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:

Work with purpose. You’ll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.

Great projects, influence and impact. You might join us for the projects, but we think you’ll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at Downer Professional Services.

Your opportunity to build something remarkable. We’re proud of all we’ve achieved. But there’s much more to do. Together, we’re building a better, stronger, more agile Downer Professional Services. From process and systems to culture and communications, we're working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.

We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We’ll support and recognise your contribution, and you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service
An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
To learn more about why our people choose Downer Professional Services, read some of the stories of incredible people on our website.

Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?

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