Critical Infrastructure Architect

- Grade: 11/12
- Salary range: $149,739-$173,174 + superannuation and leave loading
- Duration: temporary full‑time role for up to 12 months
- Location: Hybrid with an in‑office requirement 2 days a week in Sydney, McKell. This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies

Support the delivery of mission‑critical telecommunications solutions that underpin public safety across NSW. Contribute to the design and delivery of complex architecture across the PSN Core and DR NOCC programs, working alongside lead architects to support high‑quality, delivery‑ready outcomes.

Responsibilities

- Supporting development of solution designs across DR NOCC and PSN Core programs
- Assisting lead architects in producing architecture artefacts and documentation
- Contributing to design reviews and governance processes
- Working with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into solution designs
- Assisting in identifying risks, dependencies and design considerations across workstreams




- Providing technical input into implementation planning and delivery activities

Essential Requirements

- Essential Security Clearance: ability to obtain and retain minimum Baseline Security clearance within six months to work with sensitive government and critical communications information
- Experience contributing to solution architecture or complex system design
- Robust ability to work across multiple stakeholders and technical domains
- Solid understanding of architecture principles and design methodologies
- Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice to Have

- Experience supporting large‑scale infrastructure or transformation programs
- Exposure to government, telecommunications or critical infrastructure environments
- Experience working with architecture governance forums or structured design review processes
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

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📌 Principal Solutions Architect (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Department of Customer Service
📍 New South Wales