Defence is currently undertaking a large upgrade of its existing platforms and networks.

This is a significant body of work, and the successful candidate will be required to support the Chief Architect with the successful delivery of activities and upgrades by adding your expertise and knowledge to the design and implementation of components of the environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the design and leading the implementation.

There are significant time constraints with this delivery, and the candidate will need to manage their time wisely with a focus on delivery of high quality artefacts.

Network Architect
Statement of Duties:

1. Working closely with other disciplines within the delivery team to deliver the activities, and ensuring that they follow networking best practices, and the overall architecture.
2. Using the C4ISR Design Framework and the DDG roadmaps and blueprints to align our network with the enterprise Defence network patterns and standards.
3. Engaging with the Operations Team to understand the tactical & strategic objectives as well as the branches requirements.
4. Developing high-level design documents, including System Overview Documents, HLD, Detailed Designs documents for the network elements including, but not limited to the datacentre fabric using Cisco ACI and Nexus 9K switches.
5. Developing the detailed design for new IPAM solutions.
6. Developing a detailed design for the automated deployment, configuration and management of network devices.
7. Ensuring the designs will meet ISM compliance and networking security best practices to achieve Security Accreditation.
8. Regular inputs into the master schedule for milestone-based delivery.
9. Provide expert input into the ICT Architecture, including roadmaps, patterns, frameworks and architecture artefacts.

Personal Qualities & Experience:

1. Minimum 5 years experience as a Network Engineer or Network Architect.
2. Minimum 2 years experience contributing to the successful outcome of ICT projects within a Federal Government environment.
3. Demonstrated experience defining ICT solutions aligned with future-state architecture.
4. Demonstrated experience delivering detailed designs to a high standard.
5. Demonstrated experience solving complex problems.
6. Demonstrated experience working within a high performing ICT Team.
7. The candidate is required to have a strong understanding and demonstrated ability with the following technologies:
8. Cisco routing and switching technologies – MPLS, BGP, SD-WAN, IPSEC, VRF, EIGRP, ACLs, AAA, 802.1q.
9. Cisco Catalyst Center
10. Software-Defined Networking
11. Cisco Firewall Management Center
12. Cisco ISE
13. Cisco ACI
14. Cisco 8300 routers
15. Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches
16. Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches
17. Cisco Nexus 9k switches
18. Cisco Email Security Appliance.
19. Software-Defined Networking.

Solution Architect
Statement of Duties:

1. Performing duties as the second in-charge of the team.
2. Supporting the Chief Architect with stakeholder meetings, and engineering reviews.
3. Working closely with other disciplines within the delivery team to deliver the activities, and ensuring alignment to the overall architecture.
4. Engaging with the Operations Team to understand the tactical & strategic objectives as well as requirements.
5. Creating architectural governance processes and ensuring solutions comply with Defence requirements and industry standards.
6. Developing architectural blueprints, technical documentation and diagrams.
7. Working directly with the delivery teams to provide expertise and guidance around architecture to deliver business outcomes.
8. Collaborating closely with the Operations Team to understand current systems (inc. gaps and limitations), technology stacks, and integration opportunities, ensuring compatibility and scalability.
9. Contributing to the schedule and risks meetings.
10. Providing expert input into the ICT Architecture, including roadmaps, patterns, frameworks and architecture artefacts.

Personal Qualities & Experience:

1. Minimum 3 years experience as a Solution Architect.
2. Minimum 2 years experience contributing to the successful outcome of ICT projects within a Federal Government environment.
3. Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team.
4. Demonstrated experience defining ICT solutions aligned with future-state architecture.
5. Demonstrated experience delivering detailed designs to a high standard.
6. Demonstrated experience solving complex problems.
7. Demonstrated experience working within a high-functioning ICT Team.

Desirable:

1. Experience within Department of Defence managing or operating in a complex environment.
2. Experience with Zero Trust Architecture.
3. Skilled and effective communicator, both spoken and written with the ability to convey complex ideas to wide audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
4. Ability to work in a team environment, participate in project meetings and engage with both business and technical stakeholders.
5. Expertise in system integration, databases and network design.
6. Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks (e.g ISO 27001 etc)
7. Effective planner with efficient time management skills.
8. Completed relevant architecture framework qualifications – SABSA, TOGAF, Zachman or equivalent.
9. Familiarity with SDN, SD-WAN, Firewalls and enterprise networking such as Cisco, Juniper.
10. Experience with automation and script (Python, Ansible, etc)
11. Background in agile and waterfall project management methodologies;
12. Ability to mentor and guide technical staff.