Infrastructure Technology Strategist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist - Band 4 ($196,298.00 - $214,356.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14830
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Did you know?
The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
Chief Technology Officer branch is seeking highly skilled and strategic Infrastructure Strategy Technologists to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our enterprise infrastructure platforms. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our IT environment by aligning technology strategy with business goals, ensuring performance, security, and scalability across our systems.
As a Technical Specialist in the AFP, you will ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. Technical Specialists provide expert consultancy within their area of specialism. They develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements of the AFP, within their area of expertise.
A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations.
What will you do?
As a Infrastructure Technology Strategist your Key Responsibilities will be to:
Lead the practice of technical infrastructure solution design, including the development of new technical solutions.
Support and roadmap established enterprise capabilities and patterns within the organization, through consideration of key stakeholder requirements, IT Architecture policies, standards and guidelines and Enterprise Architecture strategy and roadmaps to ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose.
Identify any potential technology innovations and engage with stakeholder partners to develop implementation strategies.
Document all work using any required standards, methods, and tools including internally developed toolsets.
Cultivate technical excellence across the Chief Technology Officer branch.
Offer guidance and support to foster skills enhancement and professional growth for staff members.
**In addition, Technical Specialists play a major part in**:
**Governance, Compliance and Risk Management**:
Establish and enforce governance frameworks for network and infrastructure decision-making, architecture reviews, and technology standards.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security protocols (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
**Leadership and Collaboration**:
Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership on network and infrastructure architecture strategy.
Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of major infrastructure programs and transformation efforts.
**Documentation and Reporting**:
Maintain detailed documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
Provide regular reports on performance, capacity, and security posture.
**Technical Leadership**:
Lead technical discussions and strategy sessions.
**Troubleshooting and Support**:
Address issues promptly and efficiently.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
High Proficiency in Design/integration of complex enterprise environments based on Active Directory/Entra ID.
**High Proficiency in Microsoft IaaS/PaaS/SaaS**: Azure Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, System Center Suite.
**High Proficiency in Virtualisation**: VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, Horizon.
**High Prof