solution architect
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    ​​ (PUBLISHED 13/11/23)

    RFQ-ASD-173-2023 SOW 2
    Role: Solution Architect
    Major SFIA Level: ARCH 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location:     Canberra, ACT
    Start Date: ​March 2024
    Contract: 12 months from the Contract Commencement Date.
    Part-time arrangements: Will not be considered
    Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

    Closes: Tuesday, 5th of December 2023 at 2pm
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    ​Role Description:
    JP2289-1 is a rapidly growing 6-year project within ASD to build and uplift ASD systems and support organisation elements for the introduction of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, communities and tactical users into the information environment. Project activities include expanding the existing network, computing systems, complex gateway services, cloud services, mission services, data management services, and deployable systems. JP2289-1 is executing a highly innovate delivery strategy enabling multi-classification working and a partnership between the ASD and Defence enterprises. To facilitate this project outcome, ASD has a requirement for two (2) Solution Architects at a SFIA Level 5. These Solution Architects will be responsible for the development of the technology solutions and mapping the business requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure they are in line with the enterprise architectural plan.

    Major Responsibilities:
    • Design and communication of high level structures to enable and guide the design and development of an integrated solution that meets current and future business needs.
    • Produce detailed component specifications and translate these into detailed designs for implementation.
    • Validation and confirmation of already-existing requirements, recording any new requirements, and monitoring these requirements throughout the capability delivery phase.
    • Contribute to identifying and analysing project level risks and issues, including aggregating subprojects’ risks to identify project level risks.
    • Contribute to the alignment of project deliverables to the organisation’s strategic direction and other related projects.
    • Work cooperatively and adaptably with the larger programme team, and control the expectations of important stakeholders and vendors.
    • Contribute to the continuous business improvement process for the project office.
    • Ensure all work completed meets agreed quality standards and quality control measures.

    Other Skills:
    N/A

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • ARCH 5
    • DESN 5
    • REQM 5

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. 

    Other Features:
    • The roles are Canberra based with minimal travel however, the ability to self-transport between local sites in the most efficient means is required. There may be some domestic travel required.

    Core hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, between the hours of 7am and 7pm unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work.​

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.
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