Solution Architects
RFQ closing date - Friday, 05 July 2024
Client - Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Estimated start date - Monday, 15 July 2024
Initial contract duration - 12 months
Extension term - 12 months
Number of extensions - 2
Location of work - ACT, Offsite
Working arrangements - This role can be completed remotely, within parameters that can be negotiated. Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.
Security clearance - Must be able to obtain Baseline
Requirements
Please note - previous candidates recently put forward for CIOD roles need not reapply.
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Governments economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:
growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions
investing in science and technology
strengthening the resources sector.
The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated Solution Architects to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology.
The Department primarily uses Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics365, and DevOps platforms.
Skills required:
Demonstrated experience as a Solution Architect, preferably within a federal government department.
Solid expertise in developing high level and detailed design solutions migration of in-house systems to Azure cloud including Active Directory, SharePoint, Exchange, and establishing virtual desktop infrastructure.
Experience in the development of Azure DevOps pipelines.
Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with Azure Virtual network configuration including hybrid network architecture
Familiar with cyber security controls (ISM), OWASP and Essential 8 controls within federal government departments.
Detailed technical knowledge of the Azure cloud platform
Ability to work independently, build productive relationships and liaise with stakeholders (including business users, development team, Azure platform experts, cyber security experts and enterprise architects).
Strong communications skills and ability to convert business requirement into detailed design solution using concise language, diagrams and accurate technical details.
Desirable skills:
Demonstrated cross domain security solution design for UNCLASSIFIED and PROTECTED environments.
Demonstrated track record of technical leadership across project and operational tasks.
Proven experience in developing cost models and provision of advice on cost management.
Criteria
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrated experience in understanding business requirements and solutioning designs for Azure based cloud environments
30%
2. Experience developing high level and detailed design solutions for transitioning services to, and/or developing services in Azure with focus on Azure DevOps.
30%
3. Ability to build productive relationships and work with stakeholders including enterprise architecture groups, cyber security teams, and cloud operations to secure design approval.
25%
4. Demonstrated experience applying information security concepts and best practices including Information Security Manual (ISM).
15%
Desirable criteria
1. Experience with Data Solutions, DevOps, CI/CD, Integration solutions, Geospatial/Large Data processing and API/Services Oriented Architecture.
2. Ability to work with limited guidance in an Agile environment.
3. Development of IRAP material for solution assessment.
What to submit
For each candidate, you must include:
start date
hourly rate
responses to selection criteria
resumés
references
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