End-to-end Solution Architect | Applications, integrations & complex defence projects Your new companyJoin a large, established defence-based organisation operating within a complex and highly regulated environment, with a strong pipeline of long-term technology and transformation initiatives.You'll be joining a stable, collaborative architecture team that operates across multiple Australian states. The organisation offers a genuinely flexible and hybrid working culture, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and giving people autonomy in how they work.
Your new roleAs a Solution Architect, you will work across complex business and technology initiatives, taking ownership of end-to-end solution architecture from initial business requirements through to implementation. You will be working across application, integration, data, cloud, security and broader enterprise technology landscapes.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing end-to-end solution architectures for complex technology and transformation initiatives
• Translating business requirements into practical, scalable and secure technology solutions
• Developing application and solution architecture roadmaps
• Assessing current-state environments and defining future-state architectures and migration pathways
• Working across applications, integrations, APIs, data, cloud, security and associated technology dependencies
• Partnering closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams and technology leaders
• Producing architectural artefacts, solution designs, reference architecture and architectural decisions
• Supporting architecture governance and ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards and security requirements
• Working closely with delivery teams throughout implementation to ensure architectural intent translates into successful business outcomes.

What will you need to succeed?We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect who can comfortably operate between business strategy and technical delivery.
Ideally, you will bring:

• Approximately 5+ years' experience as a Solution Architect within complex enterprise environments
• Strong end-to-end solution and application architecture experience
• Demonstrated experience developing architecture roadmaps across complex transformation programmes
• Strong knowledge of applications, integrations, APIs, data flows, cloud and on-premise environments
• The ability to translate complex business problems into pragmatic technology solutions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across business and technology leadership
• Experience supporting multiple projects or programmes and balancing business value, cost, risk, security and technical complexity
• A pragmatic, collaborative and delivery-focused approach
• TOGAF certification would be advantageous.
• Defence sector experience and an existing NV1 clearance will be highly regarded. If you do not currently hold NV1 clearance, you must be eligible to obtain it. Australian citizenship is mandatory for this opportunity.

What will you get in return?This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking for a long-term permanent position without sacrificing flexibility or work-life balance.You will receive:

• Permanent employment
• Package up to $195k - $200k package inclusive of Super
• Flexible location, with the team operating across multiple Australian states
• Genuine hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Fortnightly RDOs

What to do now?If you are an experienced Solution Architect looking for stability, flexibility and the opportunity to work across complex enterprise technology challenges, I would love to hear from you. Please reply with an updated word copy of your CV at Charul.budhiraja@hays.com.au
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