2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Projects Assured We turn the uncertain into certain. Projects Assured is a premier Canberra consultancy delivering strategic expertise in Management Advisory, Capability Management, and Information Technology Services. As trusted advisors and proven delivery partners, we've built our reputation on successfully tackling our clients' most complex business challenges. Our team comprises dynamic professionals who bring diverse perspectives and rich life experiences to every engagement. We foster an environment where work-life balance thrives through our Work, Live and Reward philosophy. We take pride in our inclusive culture, welcoming talent across all ages, nationalities, abilities, and backgrounds. Our people are pragmatic, energetic, and passionate professionals who bring diverse life experiences to high performing teams. About the role We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with proven expertise in Cloud architectures and Zero Trust security models to operate Above the Line (ATL) on a major Australian Government program. You will work within the client-side advisory and governance function, providing strategic architecture oversight, ensuring solutions align with business outcomes, security requirements, and whole-of-government standards. The role is governance and assurance-focused rather than hands-on delivery, with a strong emphasis on ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant designs from multiple delivery partners. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with program managers, business analysts, and technical leads to translate business requirements into secure and scalable Cloud solution architectures. Develop and maintain Solution Architecture Documents (SADs), integration models, and security patterns. Provide architectural oversight to multiple delivery partners, ensuring solutions meet the Zero Trust architecture principles, cloud security frameworks, and program objectives. Evaluate solution proposals for compliance with: Australian Government ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight Zero Trust security principles (least privilege, micro-segmentation, continuous verification) Cloud governance, interoperability, and performance standards Lead architecture governance forums and present recommendations to executive and technical boards. Identify and manage solution-level risks, dependencies, and trade-offs, especially relating to cloud migration and security. Contribute technical input into procurement, tender evaluations, and partner assessments. Ensure architecture designs are forward-compatible with emerging technologies and whole-of-government ICT strategy. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 8 years’ experience in solution architecture, with at least 3 years in Australian Government or Defence environments. Demonstrated expertise in: Designing and governing secure Cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, GovCloud) Zero Trust security architectures and modern identity/access management models Large-scale enterprise solution integration and interoperability Experience operating Above the Line, providing solution governance and partner/vendor oversight. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate, MODAF, or equivalent). Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Defence experience and familiarity with Defence Architecture Framework (DAF). Cloud security certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified, Cybersecurity Architect, Google Cloud, AWS Security Specialty). TOGAF, SABSA, or other recognised architecture certifications. Experience in multi-vendor program delivery models. What Projects Assured can offer Be part of a prominent medium-sized professional services consulting company. We want YOU to contribute to our next stage of growth. We will fill your Work, Live, and Reward buckets. This is an opportunity to secure a challenging role taking the company through to its next stage of success. 4 x well-being days per year in addition to your leave entitlements to focus on you A commitment starting at 5 days per year to go towards your professional development goals Access to a personal goal-setting program A wide range of social and community activities for you and your family to take part in A team that is supportive, collaborative, and passionate Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Projects Assured by 2x Get notified about new Solutions Architect jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 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