Solutions Architect

Architects (Information & Communication Technology)Full timeAbout Inland RailInland Rail is a once-in-a-generation project that will complete the backbone of Australia's freight rail network. It will enhance supply chains by providing a transit time of 24 hours or less for freight trains between Melbourne and Brisbane. Inland Rail will connect regional Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland to markets more efficiently, drive substantial cost savings for producers and consumers, and deliver significant economic benefits. Inland Rail is the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia and one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the world.About the opportunityReporting to the ICT Contracts and Solutions Manager, the Solution Architect will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver digital solutions that support the Inland Rail program. This role will focus on designing and aligning Inland Rail's technology, information, and data systems to meet both current and future program needs. The Solution Architect will drive solution design, support new implementations and enhancements, and ensure that information, data, and applications align with Inland Rail's strategic technology direction.Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Work with business stakeholders, project managers, business analysts, technical resources, and vendors to understand needs and develop solution options, designs, and architectures to drive the implementation of digital solutions for the Inland Rail program.Lead the development of designs and architectures of simple to complex solutions ranging from bespoke to enterprise solutions, data platforms, integration, and business intelligence. Ensure consistency with agreed requirements, policies and standards and provide technical guidance and governance throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.Actively engage and support demand management and support business engagement by working with the functional areas of the program to assist in the creation and review of the programs systems capability requirements and roadmap to ensure Inland Rail's technology and data strategy aligns to the future needs of the program across information, data, applications, and integration.Assist in the creation and maintenance of current and target-state application, information, data, process architecture to ensure alignment to the programs business requirements.Collaborate with the programs functional areas to assist in the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for information and records management.About YouTo be successful in this role you will need to be analytical, love solving complex challenges, thrive on collaboration, and be innovative and flexible with the ever-changing working landscape.To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:Experience in solution architecture, successfully designing and implementing complex business solutions and applications within a large enterprise IT environment.Prior experience in application development and solution design, technical areas such as enterprise digital solutions, software development, integration, databases, information architecture and data flows.Experience in communicating solution designs and digital architecture across all levels of the organization and work with diverse project teams.Knowledge in design and implementation of solutions across on-premises, SaaS, PaaS, Hybrid and integration technologies.Experience in documenting current and future conceptual, logical, and integration designs in the application, data, and technology domains.The ability to align business, application, information, and data architectures.Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and the M365 ecosystem and other cloud technologies.Presentation skills with the ability to confidently present technical concepts in business language to senior executives and business stakeholders.Experience in risk identification and mitigation within an ICT project environment.Knowledgeable in current ICT cyber security practices and policies within the Australian Government framework.Experience in a wide range of technical areas such as solution architecture, application development, identity and access management, data platforms, web and mobile development, DevOps, networking, information lifecycle and security.Knowledge in software platforms, solutions, and the data structures of large capital construction programs and asset management.Experience in data governance tools to deliver data lineage, meta and master data.Understanding of data and analytics architecture capabilities, principles, and policies.Familiarity with technology and architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF or others), BIM, Digital Engineering and Digital enablement for Construction and Asset Management.What you'll be joiningYou will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the-Art office embracing flexible working conditions.Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.Our Organisation and CultureInland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.Apply NowIf this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.Applications close: Sunday 24th November 2024.Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.#J-18808-Ljbffr