Solution Architects

RFQ closing date - Friday, 05 July 2024

Client - Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date - Monday, 15 July 2024

Initial contract duration - 12 months

Extension term - 12 months

Number of extensions - 2

Location of work - ACT, Offsite

Working arrangements - This role can be completed remotely, within parameters that can be negotiated. Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.

Security clearance - Must be able to obtain Baseline

Please note - previous candidates recently put forward for CIOD roles need not reapply.

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Governments economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions

• investing in science and technology

• strengthening the resources sector.

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated Solution Architects to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology.

The Department primarily uses Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics365, and DevOps platforms.

Skills required:

• Demonstrated experience as a Solution Architect, preferably within a federal government department.

• Solid expertise in developing high level and detailed design solutions migration of in-house systems to Azure cloud including Active Directory, SharePoint, Exchange, and establishing virtual desktop infrastructure.

• Experience in the development of Azure DevOps pipelines.

• Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with Azure Virtual network configuration including hybrid network architecture

• Familiar with cyber security controls (ISM), OWASP and Essential 8 controls within federal government departments.

• Detailed technical knowledge of the Azure cloud platform

• Ability to work independently, build productive relationships and liaise with stakeholders (including business users, development team, Azure platform experts, cyber security experts and enterprise architects).

• Strong communications skills and ability to convert business requirement into detailed design solution using concise language, diagrams and accurate technical details.

Desirable skills:

• Demonstrated cross domain security solution design for UNCLASSIFIED and PROTECTED environments.

• Demonstrated track record of technical leadership across project and operational tasks.

• Proven experience in developing cost models and provision of advice on cost management.

1. Demonstrated experience in understanding business requirements and solutioning designs for Azure based cloud environments

30%

2. Experience developing high level and detailed design solutions for transitioning services to, and/or developing services in Azure with focus on Azure DevOps.

30%

3. Ability to build productive relationships and work with stakeholders including enterprise architecture groups, cyber security teams, and cloud operations to secure design approval.

25%

4. Demonstrated experience applying information security concepts and best practices including Information Security Manual (ISM).

15%

1. Experience with Data Solutions, DevOps, CI/CD, Integration solutions, Geospatial/Large Data processing and API/Services Oriented Architecture.

2. Ability to work with limited guidance in an Agile environment.

3. Development of IRAP material for solution assessment.

For each candidate, you must include:

• start date

• hourly rate

• responses to selection criteria

• resumés

• references