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Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra, Laverton, Melbourne, Sydney.
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The key duties of the position include:The Role
The Technical Assurance Specialist will work in a cross-functional team to support the management and delivery of new integrations and the onboarding of new users to existing services. You will be a technical leader serving as a liaison amongst internal and external stakeholders.
You will review, provide advice, and guidance on technical content and other documentation ensuring alignment with industry best practice.
As an EL 1 ICT Solutions Architect you will have:
An understanding of architectural elements including Web services/API-SOAP, Web services/API-REST, Managed file transfer, Web application gateway, and publication/subscription services.Transition into production experience, including integration operation and monitoring, decommissioning, integration alteration, compliance, and migration services.Provide advice and guidance ensuring adoption and adherence to information assurance architectures, strategies, policies, standards, and guidelines.Infrastructure and platform management including ensuring the as-built platform accurately reflects the approved as-design architecture and detailed design.About our Team
Enterprise Technology Operations Branch (ETOB) within Cyber Operations Division (COD, Joint Capability Group (JCG) delivers quality ICT services to Defence in support of military operations and corporate business. Our purposes and activities centre on supporting ICT operations and maintaining sustainable service levels to provide an effective ICT capability for our customers.
ETOB's role in supporting Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is integral to the ADF's role in the protection and projection of national power. Our role will enable Chief of Joint Capabilities (CJC) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide Defence users with access to a secure, reliable, and integrated information, communications, and technology environment.
Our Ideal Candidate
An EL 1 ICT Solutions Architect will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders' expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes.
They will be accountable for contributing towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development of their work area. They will provide assurance oversight for current and planned activities that incorporate technical and non-technical perspectives.
An EL 1 ICT Solutions Architect may be a team coach or lead a project or administrative team and will be accountable for the outcomes of the team's work and the appropriate use of resources to produce and achieve outcomes.
They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching and feedback and reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
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