Australian Attorney-General's Department – Sydney NSWEmployment OpportunityInformation Division delivers the department's ICT infrastructure, business systems, projects and information governance across cloud and on-premises environments.
The Architecture Team sets technology direction, governs architecture and enables secure, sustainable digital capabilities.As an EL2 Solution Architect, you will lead solution design across complex initiatives and enterprise platforms.
You will work with delivery partners to shape and assure solutions, resolve complex issues and provide authoritative advice to executives, governance bodies and delivery teams.The key duties of the position include:develop end-to-end solution architectures, options assessments, roadmaps, patterns and detailed designsguide the migration of legacy services to Azure, Microsoft 365 and SaaS platformsdesign and assure cloud, identity, network and security solutions, including SASE and zero-trust approachesdirect vendors and delivery partners to meet departmental requirements and standardsassess technical deliverables and resolve design issues through implementationguide the integration and governance of enterprise platformsmanage architectural risks, dependencies and trade-offs across concurrent initiativesprovide clear advice and build relationships that influence decisions and deliver outcomes.How you can help us make a differenceWe are seeking an experienced technology professional with strong solution architecture expertise and the leadership, judgement, and influence expected at the EL2 level.
You will lead and contribute to complex solution designs, collaborate with delivery partners, resolve issues and provide clear advice to technical,



business and executive stakeholders.The successful candidate will demonstrate:experience leading architecture and design for complex enterprise solutionsability to personally produce high-quality architecture artefacts, including blueprints, designs, roadmaps, options assessments and gap analyses.deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SaaS platforms and cloud migrationstrong experience in cloud security, identity and network architecture, including SASE and zero-trust principlesthe ability to direct vendors, influence designs and assure technical deliverablessound judgement in balancing business, security, technical, financial and operational needsexperience applying architecture, cybersecurity, information management and integration requirementsability to work across multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomeshighly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skillsa collaborative approach to knowledge sharing and organisational capability building.Other qualificationsRelevant qualifications or industry certifications are desirable.
Australian Government architecture and security experience would be advantageous.EligibilityTo be eligible for employment at the Attorney-General's Department applicants must be Australian citizens.Applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level.




The successful applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.NotesA merit pool of suitable applicants may be created from this process, and will be active for 18 months after the date of this gazettal.If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any adjustments, please contact HR Assist ****** ************ (Option 2).
We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can contact us to discuss options for working from Country.Getting to know the Attorney-General's DepartmentThe Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and to facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive, flexible and safe workplaces.
Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation.
Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio.Our department is structured into four groups:Australian Government SolicitorJustice and CommunitiesIntegrity and SecurityEnabling Services.The department operates in a diverse and complex setting to address challenging issues.
We have a highly-skilled and engaged workforce involved in policy development and implementation and program administration.
The department also has a large number of practicing lawyers, mainly within the Australian Government Solicitor Group within the department.
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📌 Solution Architect (Sydney)
🏢 Attorney-General's Department
📍 Sydney