Solution Architect Cloud And Infrastructure (Cybersecurity)

Application closing date: Friday, 24 May 2024 • 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)

Estimated start date: Monday, 03 June 2024

Location of work: NSW

Working arrangements: The work is to be performed at the offices of Services Australia in the respective city. Some remote working arrangements may be considered on a case to case basis.

Length of contract: Until 30 November 2025 (~18 months)

Contract extensions: To be assessed depending on requirements in the future

Security clearance: Must have Baseline Clearance

Rates: $130 - $160 per hour (inc. super)

The Enterprise Architecture Branch are seeking a Solution Architect Cloud and Infrastructure (Cybersecurity) with an understanding of the technological implications of infrastructure capabilities, such as:

• Network Segmentation (SD-Wan, SASE, microsegmentation, cloud networking)
• Vulnerability Management (scanning, asset management, remediation loops)
• Multi-Cloud security (cross cloud communication, data sovereignty, data egress/ingress)
• Cloud foundational architecture (landing zone, cloud technical policy, process documentation) Cloud Migration Strategy and culture shift Zero Trust Enablement Cloud Platform Specialist AWS, Azure, Openshift Knowledge of Governmental Cybersecurity Frameworks
• Essential 8
• Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Knowledge of NIST CSF and Zero Trust Frameworks would be an advantage.

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

Technical Solution Architecture: Delivery of strategic architectural artifacts within agreed timeframes and associated governance. These may include:

• Architectural Framework Capabilities
• Architectural Strategies
• Architectural Patterns
• Solution Architectures
• Current State Architectures
• Roadmaps and other supporting diagrams

Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) Advice: Providing guidance and direction for solutions traversing cybersecurity (ISM, E8), networking, infrastructure and cloud.

Informational Diagramming: being able to summarise technological topologies and complex concepts in a way that can be presented to non-technical stakeholders.

Organisational Strategy: Drive strategic direction on process improvements related to ICT change process, vulnerability management, and self-service/cloud infrastructure.

Organisational Navigation: Proactively seeking and engaging organisational SMEs when direction is unclear or not forthcoming.

Stakeholder Engagement: delivery and presentation of artifacts to both technical staff and non-technical executive leadership.

Stakeholder Management: understanding the audience and providing solutions that both drive the desired outcomes while maintaining the integrity of the strategic direction.

Primary Technologies required for role include:

• Network Infrastructure and Architecture
• Zero Trust Principles
• Essential 8 and Vulnerability Management
• Azure Cloud Architecture

Essential Criteria

1. Proven extensive experience and ability developing technology architecture in a complex environment, including reference architecture, blueprints and roadmaps or solutions aligned to strategy and objectives (preferably with Federal Government organisations).

Desirable Criteria

1. Demonstrated Knowledge to become a subject matter expert in one of the following categories:  Network Infrastructure and Architecture  Zero Trust Principles  Essential 8 and Vulnerability Management  Azure Cloud Architecture  AWS Cloud Architecture  Openshift Cloud Architecture
2. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills of a higher order, showing evidence of in-depth technical knowledge and capability to handle stakeholder engagement and management.
3. Develop, present and discuss work items within a critical peer group forum and ability to present in various governance forums.