Platforms Infrastructure ArchitectDepartment of Home Affairs | Canberra ACT | NV2 Clearance RequiredCleared are partnered with the Department of Home Affairs to identify an experienced Platforms Infrastructure Architect to support the Classified Systems Delivery (CSD) Section.
This is a highly visible opportunity working on critical national capabilities supporting Home Affairs, the Australian Border Force, and other Commonwealth agencies.The successful candidate will play a key role in the modernisation of classified ICT systems, providing architecture leadership across infrastructure, server platforms, security, capacity management and operational support.Contract DetailsLocation: Canberra, ACTWorking Arrangements: 100% onsite, 5 days per weekStart Date: September ****Contract Term: To 30 June ****Extension Options: 2 x 12-month extensionsHours: Up to 40 hours per weekSecurity Clearance: Must hold or be eligible to obtain NV2About the RoleAs the Platforms Infrastructure Architect, you will design, build and evolve highly available ICT infrastructure supporting classified government environments.
You will work closely with project teams, operational stakeholders and technical specialists to deliver secure and resilient platform and server solutions.You will provide specialist architecture advice, facilitate workshops, produce technical documentation and act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop ICT platform and server infrastructure solutions.Ensure solutions align with the Information Security Manual (ISM), ASD Essential Eight and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
Lead stakeholder workshops to gather requirements and define future-state infrastructure solutions.Provide expert advice on infrastructure architecture, security and operational best practice.Support capacity planning,



availability management and continuous improvement initiatives.Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical incidents and operational issues.Develop and maintain architecture artefacts, technical designs and security documentation.Produce high-level designs, detailed designs and as-built documentation.Develop operational procedures, technical support documentation and standard operating procedures.Contribute to incident reporting and ICT security authorisation documentation.Support knowledge transfer activities and mentoring of departmental staff.Technical RequirementsWe are seeking architects with strong experience across:VMware platforms and virtualisation technologiesWindows Server environmentsEnterprise infrastructure architectureData centre technologiesBackup and disaster recovery solutionsMonitoring and infrastructure operationsHigh availability and resilience designSecurity-focused infrastructure designTechnical documentation and governanceExperience across additional hypervisor platforms will be highly regarded.Essential ExperienceYou will demonstrate experience in the following areas:Infrastructure and platform architectureSecure systems and information security controlsNetwork architecture and designSolution architecture governanceStakeholder engagement and workshop facilitationSpecialist technical advisory servicesRisk assessment and mitigationComplex enterprise or government ICT environmentsHighly Desirable ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following will be advantageous:Capacity planning and forecastingDemand managementEmerging technology assessmentInformation assurance and accreditationEnterprise architectureStrategic planning and roadmap developmentData centre facilities and infrastructure managementInnovation and technology transformationLarge-scale systems designAbout the TeamThe Classified Systems Delivery Section delivers and supports Secret-classified ICT services for the Department of Home Affairs and a range of Australian and Recent Zealand Government agencies.
The team supports critical national security, law enforcement, maritime and emergency response capabilities within a highly secure operational environment.
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📌 Platforms Infrastructure Architect (Canberra)
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