Lead Information Architect

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a highly experienced Information Architecture and Data Governance Professional to spearhead a critical business transformation for our client. This senior role is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic expert in Microsoft collaboration and security platforms to take full ownership of a large-scale information governance reset. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our client's information landscape, consulting directly with Security and IT Executives to mitigate risk while ensuring user collaboration remains seamless and efficient. If you are ready to lead a significant change initiative and make a lasting impact, this is the role for you.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for a complete overhaul of our client's SharePoint and Network Attached Storage information governance framework. This will involve designing and implementing a robust information architecture, leading the rollout of Information Rights Management, and producing high-quality technical documentation, including design documents, as-built guides, and test plans. A key aspect of this position will be leveraging your deep expertise in the M365 security and compliance suite to implement and optimise Microsoft Purview capabilities, thereby enhancing data protection across the enterprise.

• Microsoft 365 Platforms: A deep and extensive knowledge of Microsoft's collaboration and security platforms is essential. This includes:
  • SharePoint & Microsoft Teams: Minimum of 10 years of enterprise-level experience in designing, implementing, and governing these platforms. This involves understanding their architecture, features, and how they integrate.
  • Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance: Demonstrated, hands-on experience with the M365 security and compliance suite is required. This involves understanding and implementing security controls to protect data.
  • Microsoft Purview: Specific experience in designing and implementing capabilities within Microsoft Purview is a mandatory requirement. This includes data classification, retention policies, and data loss prevention (DLP).
  • Information Rights Management (IRM): Proven experience in designing and implementing IRM solutions to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and use.
• Information Architecture & Data Governance: At least 10 years of enterprise experience is required in these core areas. The candidate must be able to develop and execute a strategic roadmap for a complete governance reset of large, complex information systems (specifically SharePoint and NAS).
• Senior Stakeholder Consultation: The ability to confidently lead and clearly consult with senior executives in both IT and Security is a critical requirement. This involves translating complex technical concepts into business risks and strategic recommendations.
• Risk Mitigation: A key function of the role is to advise on mitigating information-related risks while ensuring that security measures do not unnecessarily hinder user productivity and collaboration.
• Technical Documentation: The candidate must have demonstrated experience in producing a range of high-quality technical documents. This includes high-level and detailed design documents, "as-built" documentation (which records the final state of the implementation), and comprehensive test plans.
• Clear Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior, non-technical leadership is implied throughout the role's requirements.

Why join us:

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

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Work rights and background checks:

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks