Solution Architect | Cloud & On-Prem | Integration | Security, Governance & Agile Delivery | NV1 Cleared

• Location: Canberra | ACT (Hybrid/ Remote)
• Security Clearance: NV1 Cleared (Preferred)
• Contract Length: Initial contract until 30^th June 2026 + 2 * 12 months extensions (Based on the discretion of the Department)

We are seeking an experienced ‘Cloud & Integration Solution Architect’ to work directly with IT, business areas, and Agile Delivery Teams to provide strategic and technical guidance while leading the development of solution architectures. This role requires a balance of hands-on technical design, governance, and enterprise-level leadership, ensuring solutions align with business needs and government standards.

Key responsibilities of the position:

• Lead the development of architectures for complex solutions, ensuring alignment with agreed requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and governance on solution development and integration.

• Identify and evaluate alternative architectures, analysing trade-offs in cost, performance, and scalability.

• Produce detailed specifications for cloud-based and on-premises components, tiers, and interfaces.

• Manage and coordinate the target architecture across projects, workstreams, and initiatives.

• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of policies, principles, and practices for architecture component selection.

• Ensure consistent application of technical strategies, policies, standards, and security practices.

• Evaluate requests for changes and deviations, making recommendations to governance bodies.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in solution architecture across complex, multi-system environments.

• Strong track record of providing governance and technical direction for solution development and integration.

• Expertise in designing cloud-native and on-prem architectures with detailed component and interface specifications.

• Solid knowledge of architecture frameworks, standards, and security policies.

• Experience contributing to the selection and governance of architectural components.

• Background working within Agile project/program delivery environments.

Desirable skills & experience:

• Tertiary qualifications or industry-recognised certification in Information Management, Computer Science, or related disciplines.

• Proficiency with Archimate 3.1 for architecture documentation and definition.

• Delivery of large-scale ICT transformation programs, ideally in Commonwealth Government.

• Knowledge of Commonwealth ICT frameworks and governance practices.

• Understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.

Why join our client?

• Contribute to high-profile ICT transformation projects in the federal government sector.

• Shape and govern enterprise solution architecture across multiple initiatives.

• Collaborative environment with exposure to Agile delivery at scale.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

• 6-Month Contract
• Perth CBD
• Leading Mining Client

A leading Perth-based mining client is seeking a Solution Architect to support their Autonomous Vehicles program on an initial 6-month contract.

In this role, you’ll translate business needs into scalable, safe, and efficient solutions that enhance existing systems. You’ll create solution designs, define integration requirements, and provide technical oversight to ensure successful delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Develop solution designs that align with product standards and safety requirements.
• Break down designs into clear work packages for software teams.
• Define APIs and integration methods for third-party systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Recommend technologies and frameworks for efficient implementation.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in software architecture and system integration.
• Proven experience delivering complex software solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of autonomous vehicles, fleet systems, or mining

This is an opportunity to work on industry-leading projects in the Perth CBD, shaping the future of autonomy in mining.

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please click the “APPLY NOW” button below and attach your C.V (in word). For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further information please contact Kelly Williams on 0409 005 286.

Multi-Cloud Strategy (CI/CD, Service Cloud, Multi-Cloud Ecosystem) | Federal Government | NV1 Cleared

• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (Mandatory)
• Contract Length: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extensions (Based on the discretion of the Department)

Our client is seeking an experienced ‘Salesforce Solution Architect’ to drive the strategic design and delivery of one of the largest Salesforce ecosystems in the Australian Federal Government. Operating across multi-org and multi-cloud environments, this program underpins high-impact initiatives such as consular crisis response, trade sanctions, governance, and student scholarship programs.

This is a career-defining opportunity to shape our client’s enterprise Salesforce landscape ensuring it is secure, sustainable, and cost-efficient. As a seasoned Salesforce SME, you will actively be involved in mentoring delivery teams and influencing architecture decisions at the highest level.

Key responsibilities of the position:

• Define, implement, and govern Salesforce architecture across multiple orgs and clouds.

• Lead technical design reviews and present new architecture patterns to the Architecture Review Board.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of business requirements, building Salesforce roadmaps and enterprise-level data models.

• Design integration solutions aligned with our client’s ICT strategy and whole-of-government standards.

• Champion declarative-first approaches while balancing programmatic development.

• Ensure compliance with Australian Cyber Security ISM and records management under the Archives Act.

• Mentor Salesforce Developers, Admins, and Analysts, uplifting delivery capability across BAU and project streams.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience delivering large-scale Salesforce programs.

• Strong hands-on Salesforce configuration skills (Objects, Flows, Permission Sets, Sharing).

• Proven ability to model business workflows and BPMN processes.

• Demonstrated experience in enterprise integration design.

• Experience transitioning Salesforce projects into BAU sustainment.

• Skilled in Agile/Kanban/Scrum, Azure DevOps, version control, and CI/CD tooling.

Desirable expertise & certifications:

• Active Salesforce community engagement and ongoing platform knowledge.

• Below Salesforce certifications are highly regarded:

• Salesforce Architect certifications (Application, System, Technical)
• Salesforce Designer certifications
• Salesforce Platform Developer I & II
• Salesforce Omnistudio Developer
• Salesforce Service Cloud Consultant
• Salesforce Business Analyst
• Salesforce Administrator & Advanced Administrator

Why Join Our Client?

• Shape a multi-cloud Salesforce ecosystem at whole-of-government scale.

• Drive strategic initiatives with national impact across consular, trade, and education programs.

• Access to cutting-edge Salesforce capabilities including Service Cloud, Omnistudio, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Join a highly skilled architecture and delivery team influencing our client’s digital future.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!

DESIGN ARCHITECT // MULTINATIONAL ORGANISATION // 6 MONTH CONTRACT

We are working with a MAJOR organisation sitting within the FMGC industry.

Assisting with a 6-month contract we are seeking a Design Architect, Architect to support the design and transition of core IT infrastructure from the existing data centres in Queensland to two new Equinix data centres in Melbourne.

This role involves working on a large-scale data centre relocation project and will involve close collaboration with technical international partners, local vendors and the global headquarters.

As the Design Architect you will oversee:

Low-Level Design (LLD) Development

The selected architect will be responsible for delivering detailed design documentation across:

• Compute Layer – Based on Dell PowerEdge and PowerStore platforms (e.g., R660, R760, PowerStore 500T/3200T)
• Storage Layer – Including PowerProtect DD9410, DS600 Disk Shelves, and associated backup/DR design.
• Network Layer – Cisco Nexus 9300, Catalyst 9200L, and ACI APIC clusters, as well as Palo Alto PA-3440 firewalls and Fortinet FortiGate appliances.

Transitional Plan

• Migration Strategy for moving workloads and data securely from iSeek to Equinix facilities.
• Sequencing & Dependencies across production and management clusters.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Ensuring minimal disruption to critical business systems.
• Cutover Planning – Detailed runbooks for workload and storage replication/migration.

Integration with Global Standards

• Align with Lactalis France architecture frameworks.
• Validate compatibility with existing B2B and ERP connectivity platforms.
• Document compliance with Lactalis group policies and security requirements.

Technical Inputs Available

Lactalis has already prepared several technical artefacts to support this engagement:

• Rack Elevations & Power Data – Dell-built cabinet designs showing thermal load, weight, and power consumption for compute/storage.
• Vendor Quotation – NTT quotation outlining Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Opengear hardware/software solutions over a 5-year term.
• Current State Asset Export – PowerData export of existing infrastructure (ISEEK).
• High Level Design – Supplied by Lactalis France.

Deliverables

The appointed architect will provide:

• Low-Level Design Documents – Compute, Storage, and Network layers.
• Transition & Migration Plan – Sequenced approach for migration from iSeek to Equinix.
• Operational Runbooks – Supporting cutover and rollback procedures.
• Compliance & Alignment Report – Ensuring architecture meets Lactalis global standards.

Key Requirements & Desired Skills

You should be able to talk to your relevant experience in low-level design for enterprise data centre migrations.
– Evidence of Cisco ACI, Dell EMC, Palo Alto, and Fortinet expertise.
– Prior experience working with global enterprise architecture teams.

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Our client is a global consulting organisation with offices in Melbourne. Due to growth and a busy client base, they are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer / Architect to join their team in either a contract or permanent capacity.

Working with the Azure Practice Lead, you will be working in a collaborative, consultative team. Our clients pride their work culture on being a very value-driven one which ensures the team comes together and works on shared values for everyone’s success. Please note that to be successful in this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and have a NV1 security clearance which is current.

To apply for this role, you will need the following experience and background:

• Previous experience as a Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer
• Experience with Azure Landing Zones
• Strong skills and experience with Terraform and DevOps
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• A preference for people with professional or managed services background will be given.
• You will have a curiosity & passion for customers and a proven ability to communicate solutions in a way that resonates with all levels of our customers.
• You must be comfortable engaging both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders.
• You must have an NV1 security clearance to be considered.

Attractive rates, either Labour Hire or Permanent salary packaging, to be discussed.
Please call Shelley on 0418 572 482 for more information or email shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client is a global consulting organisation with offices in Melbourne. Due to growth and a busy client base, they are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer / Architect to join their team in either a contract or permanent capacity.

Working with the Azure Practice Lead, you will be working in a collaborative, consultative team. Our clients pride their work culture on being a very value-driven one which ensures the team comes together and works on shared values for everyone’s success. Please note that to be successful in this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and have a NV1 security clearance which is current.

To apply for this role, you will need the following experience and background:

• Previous experience as a Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer
• Experience with Azure Landing Zones
• Strong skills and experience with Terraform and DevOps
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• A preference for people with professional or managed services background will be given.
• You will have a curiosity & passion for customers and a proven ability to communicate solutions in a way that resonates with all levels of our customers.
• You must be comfortable engaging both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders.
• You must have an NV1 security clearance to be considered.

Attractive rates, either Labour Hire or Permanent salary packaging, to be discussed.
Please call Shelley on 0418 572 482 for more information or email shelley.harrison@talentinternational.com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Opportunity knocks:

Our client is looking for a Technology Architect to join them on a 9-month contract. They are looking for a strategic, hands-on, and collaborative Architect who enjoys solving complex challenges. With exciting projects underway, your expertise will be key to driving their successful delivery.

About you?

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and architecting solutions across Azure cloud services, integration framework, data and SaaS platforms.
• Hands-on experience delivering operational technology solutions and real-time asset management systems in complex environments.
• Solid infrastructure background with knowledge of engineering, network services, and IT asset management.
• Proven capability in developing and implementing event-driven data platforms for responsive, scalable system performance.

What’s next?

If you’re looking for the next contract opportunity, APPLY today!

Please note, you must have the right eligibility to work in NZ.

• Sydney location – working from home flexibility
• $1,230 per day inclusive of super
• 6-12 month contract

We are seeking a Senior Red Hat Delivery / Solution Architect to join a major project already in progress with a leading Telco client. This is a pivotal role where you’ll act as the technical leader, shaping solution design, guiding delivery, and driving customer engagement.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the design and deployment of a new Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).
• Act as the technical authority, working closely with the customer and the HPE technical project team.
• Allocate work packages across delivery teams while ensuring project alignment.
• Be the customer-facing lead, facilitating discussions and providing clear, well-structured technical direction.
• Drive adoption of OCP, aligning technical solutions with the client’s strategic vision.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading large-scale OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) deployments, ideally in a Telco environment.
• Strong background in Red Hat Openshift, Containers, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management.
• Track record of delivering end-to-end greenfield OCP projects, ideally including Australian Telco experience (Optus highly regarded).
• Strong communication skills – able to write, present, and influence at senior levels.
• Ability to bridge technical delivery with customer requirements, justifying solution approaches with confidence.

Requirements:

• Must be available full time for a 6-12 month engagement.
• Onsite presence in Sydney is essential (combination of onsite with the customer and in the office, and from home)
• Relevant Red Hat certifications/accreditations (senior/master-level) highly desirable.

Contract Details:

• Rate: $1230 per day incl. super
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Start: ASAP (immediate availability strongly preferred)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a greenfield OCP implementation and work with a high-profile Telco client on a strategically significant project.

Apply now with your CV to be considered for this role.

A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Solution Architect with strong Payments experience to join their team on a long, fixed-term contract.

This organisation is currently embarking on a number of large transformation programs which includes an uplift of their payments platform.

Working closely with both business and technology stakeholders, you will be responsible for the planning and design of solutions to uplift their controls and standards in line with ISO27001 and COBIT 2019, along with aligning the governance and controls of the platform with internal standards to ensure the continued reliability and efficient of the platform.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications (i.e. TOGAF)
• Demonstrated experience working as a Solution Architect within large complex environments
• Proven experience in the planning and design of solutions for payments platforms (NPP, SWIFT etc)
• Strong understanding of ISO27001 and COBIT
• Knowledge and understanding of traditional on-prem infrastructure (VMware, AD, SQL Server etc) combined with modern DevOps toolsets (Puppet, Terraform, Gitlab, Azure DevOps Services etc)
• Superior stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and influence
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return my client is offering:

• Hybrid work from home / office (required to be in the office five days per fortnight)
• Salary package – $200k – $210k inclusive of superannuation
• Fantastic team environment

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!