Solutions Architect

Be part of a program that directly enables the Royal Australian Navy to fight and win at sea. The SEA2273 Sub-Program, under the Fleet Information Environment (FIE) Modernisation initiative, is delivering

Minerva —a cyber-hardened, integrated, and mission-critical ICT environment that underpins Navy operations across ships, submarines, and shore establishments. Minerva provides secure command and control, superior situational awareness, and resilient networks across Defence, Coalition partners, and Other Government Organisations. We are seeking an experienced

Solution Architect

to play a pivotal role in the design, delivery, and sustainment of this complex warfighting network environment. About the Role

As a Solution Architect, you will design and shape end-to-end infrastructure and platform solutions across

hybrid cloud and on-premise environments

within Warfighting Networks. You will work closely with Defence, industry partners, and subject matter experts to ensure Minerva remains secure, scalable, and future-ready. This role offers a rare opportunity to apply modern cloud, automation, and container technologies in a high-assurance, mission-critical environment that has real operational impact. Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Designing and documenting

end-to-end infrastructure and platform architectures

across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. Designing and implementing

infrastructure-as-code (IaC)

and automation solutions. Supporting the implementation of

container orchestration platforms

(e.g. Kubernetes, OpenShift) and CI/CD pipelines. Providing architecture guidance for

hybrid services

and integration with external systems. Assisting with build activities and

defect remediation

for hybrid and orchestration services. Developing

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

and build documentation. Delivering

SME demonstrations and technical training

to internal and external stakeholders. Supporting day-to-day operations, including

Level 3 escalations . Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to support the

ongoing enhancement and sustainment of Minerva ICT systems . Required Skills and Experience

Proven hands-on experience architecting and deploying solutions on

distributed systems , including hybrid cloud infrastructure. Expertise in at least one major cloud platform ( AWS, Azure, or GCP ) with strong knowledge of

IaC and automation tooling . Strong experience with

containerisation and orchestration

technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Ability to translate

customer requirements, industry standards, and frameworks

into practical and scalable solution designs, including Identity Management solutions. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Skills and Experience

Deep technical expertise with a balanced approach to

innovation and pragmatism . Strong

documentation and architecture modelling

capabilities. Knowledge of industry-standard frameworks such as

TOGAF . Experience applying frameworks to

architecture design, testing, and evaluation . Familiarity with

SEA2273 Minerva systems . Work Arrangement

Monday to Friday business hours,

40-hour standard working week , with occasional overtime by agreement. Canberra or Sydney based

(preferred). DSN access

required. Security & Compliance

Must

hold and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2)

security clearance prior to commencement. Must comply with

US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) , as the role may involve access to export-controlled ICT hardware and software.

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