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SalaryJob Title: Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Architect
Employment Type: Ongoing
Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 2
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, 8 January 2024
Contact: Nathan Sutton, (02) 6277 2962, Nathan.Sutton@aph.gov.au
The Opportunity
Are you a visionary technologist ready to shape the future of the Australian Parliament's digital landscape?
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking a dynamic Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Architect (PEL2) to lead our division in revolutionising the way we leverage technology. As a key player in our digital strategy, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge cloud solutions and Infrastructure frameworks.
Bring your expertise to the table as you guide us in optimising resource utilisation, enhancing security measures, and ensuring seamless integration with emerging technologies.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to be a driving force necessary to enable a modern Parliament, building on the momentum of rapid evolution of holistic modernisation and transformation of services over the past several years to build a stronger, more integrated, resilient and secure parliamentary democracy.
Who we are looking for
The Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape for the Australian Parliament by designing and implementing advanced cloud solutions and Infrastructure frameworks.
The successful candidate will utilise expert knowledge across a range of technical ICT disciplines [including but not limited to, Microsoft Azure services, Microsoft 365, infrastructure, networks, cyber security, identity (including Azure AD)] to develop and maintain a scalable, reliable, cost optimised and secure computing environment that aligns with the digital objectives of the Australian Parliament and supports future growth. Additionally, this role is responsible for leading core infrastructure (including cloud service) maturity including migration and transformation of existing on-premise services to cloud equivalents.
Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Architect, you'll have the autonomy to shape our technological roadmap while collaborating with diverse and talented professionals.
Enjoy a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and embraces the latest advancements in cloud computing. Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to lead transformative projects await you. If you're ready to elevate your career and join some of Canberra's most committed and skilled people leading transition of a myriad of cloud services and functions into a streamlined operational powerhouse, apply now to embark on an exciting journey with us.
Job Specific Requirements:
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.
- Extensive knowledge, skills and advanced professional expertise acquired through significant technical ICT experience working in a multi-disciplinary ICT environment.
- Experience deploying and operating on a public cloud framework.
- Experience with cloud deployment, technical and security architecture, database architecture, IP networking, Agile development, technical solution architecture, Windows Azure.
Duty Statement
Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 2
Section: Cloud Initiatives
Immediate supervisor: Chief Information Officer
Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 2 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Design, develop and implement enterprise-scale Cloud and ICT infrastructure solutions, ensuring they align with the digital goals for the Australian Parliament and comply with industry best practice.
2. Evaluate, compare and implement emerging technologies, tools and services to make informed recommendations, driving innovation, efficiency and sustainability in the Cloud and ICT infrastructure landscape.
3. Analyse and forecast resource needs, overseeing capacity planning to ensure scalable and cost-effective infrastructure solutions that can accommodate current and future requirements.
4. Lead efforts to design and implement robust cyber security controls, environment designs and solutions ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data within the Cloud and core infrastructure environment, staying abreast of security trends and threats.
5. Provide senior technical leadership across all technical domains within the parliamentary ICT environments, including with in situations with business-led ICT. Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing while mentoring junior team members.
Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.
How to apply
Please upload a one page pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.
Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant . Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
Our purpose and values
We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.
Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia's parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.
Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building's architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences - all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.
What we can offer
Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:
- access to flexible work arrangements
- ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
- a competitive remuneration package
- free secure underground parking
- free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
- on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.
An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.
Conditions of Employment
Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:
- Australian citizenship - to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
- Security clearance and character clearance - the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
- Health assessment - a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.
