Systems Architect

1 day ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Experis Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Systems Architect - Federal Government | 12-Month Contract + Extension

Location:
Canberra, ACT (Onsite/Hybrid) 3 Days in Office

Contract Term:
12 months with 1 x 12-month extension option

Start Date:
December 2025

About the Role

Join a major Federal Government program as a Systems Architect, providing strategic advice and high-quality architecture artefacts to guide technology direction. This role works closely with technical SMEs, business stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, contemporary practices, and whole-of-government standards.

This is a strategic role without people-leadership responsibilities, ideal for someone passionate about shaping enterprise technology landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate existing technology strategies and roadmaps to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and update enterprise technology artefacts:
  • Target-state architectures
  • Capability blueprints
  • Transition roadmaps
  • Translate strategic direction into actionable implementation pathways for executive endorsement.
  • Collaborate with technical SMEs to validate assumptions and ensure operational alignment.
  • Support architectural governance through decision papers, impact assessments, and technical position statements.
  • Ensure compliance with whole-of-government frameworks (Australian Government Architecture, Digital Service Standard, ISM, data governance).

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience developing technology strategies and implementation roadmaps in large or complex organisations.
  • Strong understanding across key domains:
  • Identity & Access Management (IDAM)
  • Microsoft 365
  • Cloud (Azure)
  • Cyber Security
  • Integration
  • Data platforms
  • Enterprise applications
  • Experience in Australian Government environments and familiarity with whole-of-government standards.

Highly Desirable:

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Relevant certifications in architecture or cloud technologies.

Why Apply?

  • Work on a high-impact Federal Government program.
  • Competitive daily rates.
  • Long-term contract with extension options.

Desired Skills and Experience
Core Skills

Enterprise Architecture development and documentation

Technology strategy and roadmap creation

Target-state architecture design

Capability blueprinting and transition planning

Architectural governance and impact assessment

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Strategic analysis and decision support

Technical Skills

Identity & Access Management (IDAM)

Microsoft 365 ecosystem

Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Cyber Security principles and frameworks

Integration architecture and API management

Data platforms and governance

Enterprise applications (ERP, CRM)

Government & Compliance

Familiarity with Australian Government Architecture

Digital Service Standard

Information Security Manual (ISM)

Whole-of-government data governance standards

Desirable Certifications

TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification

Microsoft Azure certifications

Cyber security certifications (CISSP, SABSA)

**Eamon Ridgway

Consultant**

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