2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Informatech Pty Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$180,000.00/yr - A$210,000.00/yr Informatech are seeking an experienced Defence Solutions Architect to play a pivotal role in supporting the governance, compliance and technical assurance of Defence ICT operations. This role is focused on enhancing ICT infrastructure strategy, with a key emphasis on data centre modernisation. This is being offered as a permanent opportunity, with salaries up to $210k plus super. Join Informatech, a rapidly growing Canberra-based consultancy with over 250 ICT professionals. We specialise in strategic services for Defence and Federal Government, including complex program delivery, technical services and cyber security. Join us for long-term career growth, professional development, and the chance to shape Australia’s national capability. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver briefs to governance forums, highlighting risks, progress, and roadblocks. Provide architectural oversight and governance aligned with Defence’s Technology Assurance Framework (TAF). Build strong working relationships across internal and external Defence stakeholders. Negotiate outcomes within a multi-vendor IT environment to support Defence interests. Review and enhance data centre strategy documents, roadmaps and management practices. Identify gaps in current data centre frameworks, with a focus on hybrid models (on-prem and hyperscaler). Lead modernisation efforts to align with best practices, policies and standards. Provide strategic leadership on data centre lifecycle management and platform architecture. Required Experience Extensive experience in ICT architecture within complex and large-scale projects in Defence. Proven track record delivering ICT transformation programs in Federal Government or Defence. Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related discipline. Industry certifications and frameworks in architecture, assurance or infrastructure governance. Experience with hybrid data centre environments and hyperscaler integration. Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution. Australian Citizenship and an active NV2 clearance are required for this role. Why Join Informatech: Be part of a fast-growing Australian consultancy delivering mission-critical services to Government and Defence. Work on meaningful projects that directly support national capability. Access ongoing career development and training programs. $5000 annual training allowance. Additional 5 days of paid training leave. $500 annual allowance for anything relating to your Health and Wellbeing. 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