Job details Solution Architects are responsible for the quality of solution architecture work across an organisation. They provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of systems and software to solve business problems. Key duties and responsibilities Duties and Key Result areas: The Solutions Architect will work on a specific project of investigation and providing proposals for technical requirements to be captured within the Digital ID Data Standards to allow for private sector Identity Exchange Providers to integrate with the Australian Government Digital ID System. The review aims to test two data flows through the end-state system that enables bilateral data sharing between private sector and government entities. The Solutions Architect is required to : Provide analysis and options for the delivery of the private integration project for Digital ID that meets and/or exceeds policy and legislative requirements, by: Identifying , developing and establishing technical integration requirements for entities to participate in AGDIS , including covering aspects such as trust management, communications protocols and consent alignment Designing required technical feature s that entities must have to participate in the AGDIS including but not limited to how and what data must be structured to be transmitted across the AGDIS Communicating with influence, especially when consulting with relevant ecosystems and stakeholders, including by effectively harnessing the most appropriate methods of communication Applying, and implementing appropriate standards development methodologies, to test concepts and identify implementation and adoption issues early As part of an integrated team, contribute to the development of Data Standards to enable positive implementation experiences for Digital ID, by: Anticipating risks, especially with respect to information security, and addressing them quickly , and helping others to recognise them. Encouraging stakeholders to work together and supporting cross-agency and cross-sectoral approaches to address issues and problems , especially during workshop participation. C onsidering multiple perspectives when assessing the ramifications of key issues, and problems, as well as developing solutions with long-term viability for the Data Standards . Managing and maintaining existing Data Standards , which need to be effectively prioritised and delivered within an environment of competing and dynamic expectations. Provide the Chair, the DSB’s Assistant Secretary, and other non-technical and technical stakeholders, with timely and high-quality advice, which reflects analysis of a broad range of issues, by: Drawing upon knowledge and experience of security issues, best practice information security, and API design approaches. Considering the longer-term implications of API and security design choices and work. Consider ing emerging trends and identify ing long-term opportunities. Seek ing to align Data Standards development activities with strategic priorities. Understanding the Data Standards’ current and potential future role within Australia . Understanding the cultural, social, historical and political factors affecting the Data Standards; and using this knowledge to tailor appropriate approaches to issues. Building capability though transferring knowledge and sharing expertise with relevant APS staff. Requirements 1. Technical capability: The extent to which the Tenderer has demonstrated it is able to provide the Requirement. A minimum of 5 years of solution architecture experience relevant to API systems and/or digital identity systems or identity access management, including the design of OAuth/OIDC applications, in environments requiring high levels of trust and security, for example where they used standards such as FAPI, NIST, the Commonwealth Government’s Information Security Manual and/or OWASP. 2. Capacity: The extent to which the Tenderer has demonstrated it has the capacity and resources (including personnel) to provide the Requirement. 3. Experience: The past performance and experience of the Tenderer in providing goods or services the same as, or similar to, the Requirement. Other relevant demonstratable experience and qualifications, such as: TOGAF 9 certification, or above. Experience designing detailed technical solutions to meet project's needs. - Experience working within an agile multi-disciplined team. - Experience establishing an enterprise architecture capability or practice. - Experience with RESTful API design using domain-driven design and model-driven design. - Experience mapping policy requirements to technical specifications, managing user expectations while delivering workable technical solutions, and contributing to architecture team capability uplift. 4. Compliance: The extent to which the Tenderer is compliant with the Draft Contract and the assessed level of risk relating to negotiation of a Contract acceptable to the Treasury. 5. Viability: The financial and corporate viability of the Tenderer to fulfil the obligations under the Draft Contract. 1. Demonstrable experience engaging in standards development. 2. Demonstrated experience working with experiment-led design, technology labs, or a test-and-learn culture. 3. A relevant industry-recognised security certification, such as an ISSAP, ISSMP, CISSP, SSCP, CISM, GSLC or similar.
