Lead Solutions Architect

Location: Sydney, NSW
Reporting to: Head of Solutions

Position Summary

A large organisation in the higher education sector is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to lead a team of architects delivering end-to-end solution designs across key business domains. This role ensures technology solutions align with enterprise architecture standards while meeting current and future business needs.

You will provide technical leadership, architectural governance, and strategic guidance to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture across a portfolio of business applications and technologies

• Translate business needs into enterprise system designs and technology roadmaps

• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards and target state

• Mentor and lead a team of Solution Architects to build a strong architecture capability

• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to define standards, principles, and future direction

• Support technology selection, solution design decisions, and architecture governance

• Work with delivery, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designed

• Contribute to business cases, strategic planning, and technical steering forums

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification with strong experience in software development and at least 3 years leading a team in a similar capacity

• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions using recognised architecture frameworks

• Strong knowledge of cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and integration patterns (APIs, messaging, iPaaS)

• Experience working in Agile and DevOps delivery environments

• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to balance strategic direction with practical delivery outcomes

Highly desirable: Experience working within a large university or complex education environment.

Why Join?

• Play a strategic leadership role in shaping enterprise technology direction

• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven environment

• Influence large-scale digital transformation initiatives

• Permanent Career Opportunity
• Sydney CBD Office location – stunning, newly refurbished offices
• Hybrid Work Arrangement: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH
• Competitive Salary up to $250,000 + super + Bonus

A leading music organisation is seeking an eager and exceptional individual to join its Infrastructure Team as the primary Infrastructure Architect. This organisation is a global powerhouse in recorded music, publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content, operating in more than 60 countries and dedicated to artistry, innovation, and creative excellence.

As the Infrastructure Architect, you will work closely with engineering, implementation, operations, and business stakeholders to drive strategy, architecture, standards, and designs for the organisation’s IT infrastructure. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining foundational technology systems- including networks, servers, storage, and A/V environments-and ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Planning: Develop blueprints and long-term roadmaps for IT infrastructure, supporting both current and future business requirements.
• System Integration: Ensure new and existing systems operate seamlessly and efficiently.
• Technical Architecture: Define technical standards and specifications across hardware, software, and network components.
• Standards & Governance: Document and maintain infrastructure standards and best practices.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security measures and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Identify performance issues, resolve bottlenecks, and optimise infrastructure efficiency.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Develop plans to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with IT teams, business units, and vendors to align technical solutions with organisational objectives.
• Automation: Work with engineering, implementation, and operations teams to automate processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical expertise across networking, servers, storage, and A/V technologies.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to design and deliver long-term infrastructure plans.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Experience

• 10+ years in IT, including:
• Minimum 3 years in network design
• Minimum 2 years in compute and storage design
• Minimum 1 year in A/V design
• Experience delivering customer-facing presentations (4+ years).
• Experience with architecture and strategic planning (2+ years).
• Infrastructure automation experience (2+ years).
• Proven experience running large-scale PoC/PoV evaluations and conducting cost/benefit analyses.

If this role sounds interesting, please APPLY NOW! Or email your CV to Sophia.parrelli@talentinternational.com

🏢 Network Architect – Contract | Sydney (NSW Government)

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to join a large-scale NSW Government Critical Network Program, delivering a secure, resilient and scalable network environment supporting mission-critical public services.

This long-term program focuses on modernising legacy network infrastructure into a future-ready, enterprise-grade platform, enabling improved operational capability and supporting major digital transformation initiatives across NSW Government.
The scope includes site networking, network security, contact centre connectivity, corporate telephony and audio-visual services.

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⚙️ Key responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise network and security solutions

• Act as design authority and technical subject matter expert across complex environments

• Design and integrate modern network technologies, including SD-WAN, SD-Access and security platforms

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors and delivery teams to translate business and technical requirements into fit-for-purpose designs

• Lead technical workshops and design forums, addressing complex design and integration challenges

• Support the transition from legacy infrastructure to modern platforms, ensuring continuity of critical services

• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks and long-term strategy

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🎯 About you

• Extensive experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Specialist in large, complex enterprise or government environments

• Strong hands-on design experience with Cisco SD-WAN, SD-Access, DNAC, Firepower and ISE

• Proven ability to design secure, scalable and highly available network architectures

• Experience working across multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholder groups

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both technical and senior stakeholder levels

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🎓 Certifications & eligibility

• Cisco CCNP / CCIE (highly desirable)

• Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline National Security Clearance

Join our client, a boutique financial services organisation committed to excellence and innovation.
As the Enterprise Architect in this newly created position, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic architectural direction of their IT landscape.
With a focus on governance and a clear conceptual road map, you will ensure that technology decisions are seamlessly aligned with business strategy, paving the way for scalability, resilience, and unparalleled innovation.
Engage with stakeholders, transform complex ideas into actionable insights, and drive the adoption of modern architecture practices as you elevate the client’s brand to new heights.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles (10+ years), with a minimum of 5 years in a senior capacity.
• Deep understanding of EA frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman, along with modelling tools like Sparx EA.
• Expertise across business, application, data, and technology architecture domains.
• Ability to produce high-level conceptual and executive-level artefacts (e.g., roadmaps, capability maps).
• Strong governance design, risk management, and integration of architecture into delivery processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and adept at influencing at the C-suite level.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, integration patterns, security protocols, and emerging tech trends.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, API-first).
• Advanced communication skills in preparing executive-friendly materials and facilitating workshops.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.
• Extensive experience in roles involving strategic architecture planning and implementation.

This is a unique opportunity to really shape the future here. You will work with an exceptional group of people on an amazing journey.

Apply to JP Browne for a confidential chat.

Please note, you will need to be base in New Zealand with a valid work visa to be considered for this opportunity.

• 3-year Utility specific program
• Utilities experience is mandatory – Outage / Distribution Management Systems
• Join a high performing team to work across a regulated enterprise transformation project

Our client is on the lookout for several experienced Senior Business Analysts to be a part of a large-multi year regulatory and compliance program.

Requirements:

• 10+ years in a Business Analyst capability with experience across running workshops, eliciting requirements, developing as-is and to-be documentation, UAT, etc
• Must have extensive experience working utilities – any experience working on regulatory/compliance projects such as 5MS, AMI Smart Meter, RIN Fencing will be highly regarded
• Experience working with Outage Management Systems and Distribution Management systems highly regarded
• Conduct business process reviews, identify inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across all levels
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment between project objectives and organisational priorities.

Benefits:

• Secure, long-term role with a strong pipeline of work and the financial backing of a stable Utility Distributor
• Be a part of a large Utility specific program
• Option to work as a daily rate contractor or FTC – Competitive rate / salary on offer
• Central CBD location with work from home arrangement (2 days’ WFH)

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

The Solution Architect will support a software development project focused on rail management. The role provides architecture analysis governance and assurance while working closely with delivery teams to ensure technology standards and business outcomes are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse business requirements and existing systems
• Conduct vendor evaluations and assessments
• Complete architecture assessments and analysis
• Perform system confidentiality integrity and availability assessments
• Complete technical security and AI risk assessments
• Prepare transition to operations analysis and documentation
• Engage stakeholders to align expectations and manage risks
• Ensure compliance with relevant technology standards
• Complete project management governance documentation
• Support product management and delivery activities including coding and testing.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience in business and systems analysis across mining environments
• Prior experience in vendor evaluation, technical due diligence and solution assessment
• Prior experience in architecture assessment and solution design validation
• Proven experience in application development / architecture in a complex mining environment

Please note only Perth based candidates will be considered!

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please forward your updated CV to Kristen.stewart@talentinternational.com and Huma.irshad@talentinternational.com by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further enquires please call Huma on 0418594901.

Job Title

Cloud Engineer / Senior Cloud Engineer / Cloud Architect

Job Overview

We are seeking skilled and motivated cloud professionals across multiple levels to design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions that support digital transformation and AI-enabled initiatives.

This role will contribute to the adoption, optimisation, and governance of cloud platforms, supporting AI proofs of concept and production deployments under the direction of a central delivery team. The position will work with whole-of-government AI platforms alongside existing enterprise cloud infrastructure and support the delivery of an organisation-wide Cloud Roadmap.

Depending on experience and level, the role may involve hands-on engineering, technical leadership, solution architecture, mentoring, and strategic guidance to ensure cloud services are secure, compliant, and aligned to organisational objectives.

Eligibility

• Must be an Australian citizen

• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline security clearance

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will be commensurate with experience and may include some or all of the following:

• Design, deploy, operate, and optimise cloud-based infrastructure and platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Provide input into, or lead, cloud architecture and solution design aligned with organisational strategy and government standards.

• Develop, maintain, and improve Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including contributing to or defining cloud engineering standards and patterns.

• Support secure cloud adoption in line with Australian Government security frameworks, including ISM and PSPF.

• Implement automation and orchestration to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Monitor and optimise cloud environments for performance, resilience, availability, and cost effectiveness.

• Provide technical advice to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership on cloud services, patterns, and emerging technologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and technical requirements into cloud solutions.

• Contribute to, or lead, cloud governance, architecture patterns, and best practices across the organisation.

• Mentor and support team members, fostering capability uplift and continuous improvement.

• Manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience appropriate to their level across many of the following areas:

• Cloud engineering and/or cloud architecture within complex enterprise or government environments.

• Strong knowledge of one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services.

• Networking, security, and identity management in cloud ecosystems.

• Infrastructure as Code, automation, and orchestration tools.

• Containerisation and orchestration technologies.

• Experience working in agile or delivery-focused environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Ability to provide guidance, mentoring, and technical leadership where required.

Essential Criteria

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in:

• Cloud engineering and/or cloud architecture within complex environments.

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services.

• Networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments, including alignment with Australian Government security frameworks.

• Automation and orchestration tools.

• Containerisation and orchestration technologies.

• Communication and stakeholder engagement.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-solving and working effectively under pressure.

• Supporting, mentoring, or leading others in cloud technologies (as appropriate to level).

• Contract until December 2026 – Government Department
• CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Develop Data Strategy – Building a Data-Driven Culture

The purpose of the Data Architect is to lead the development of our Victorian government clients Data Architecture and strategy and requirements for data analysis, design and solution delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the bridge between business and technical teams to deliver data and analytics outcomes.
• Work with the CDO and stakeholders to define requirements, manage demand, and support delivery planning.
• Develop high-level solution designs and roadmaps for data warehousing and legacy platform transitions.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams and external vendors to deliver data solutions.
• Translate the Information Management strategy into practical, high-quality technical solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet standards and intent.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience working as a Data Architect
• Strong experience collaborating with non-technical stakeholders to analyse requirements and recommend solutions.
• Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and analytics design methodologies.
• Experience designing solutions using cloud technologies and data visualisation platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and AI-enabled solutions (highly desirable).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical teams

What’s in it for you:

• Contract until June 2025
• CBD Location – Hybrid work from home model
• Government Agency

Please apply today to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for more information.

• Initial contract through 30 June 2026, with 2 x extension options each up to 12 months (2.5 year contract)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Baseline security clearance or higher required
• Strong background leading cloud, data, solution or security architecture within complex enterprise or government environments

Opportunity
You will be joining a new digital transformation program, providing architectural leadership across complex initiatives. You will play a critical role in shaping and driving target-state architectures and guiding implementation.

This is a hands-on Architecture role for professionals who thrive on technical depth, problem-solving and influencing outcomes at scale, rather than people management or traditional delivery oversight.

Your duties will include:

• Leading the design and direction of cloud (Azure), data, solution or security architectures
• Producing high-level designs, architectural blueprints, roadmaps and governance artefacts
• Translating complex architectural concepts into clear, actionable work packages for the team’s architects and workload
• Represent technical scope of the program to key stakeholders
• Actively resolving complex technical challenges across multiple technology domains
• Influencing senior stakeholders and shared-service partners to align architectural outcomes
• Working directly with programs to shape target-state architectures and guide implementation
• Executive level reporting, executive briefs and board papers to reflect technical progress
• Act as a conduit between Architecture team and the Executive and business sponsors

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Lead Architecture background within federal government or large enterprise (not people or project management focused)
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale cloud, data, solution or security architectures
• Strong capability in developing high-level designs, architectural standards and governance frameworks
• Ability to engage hands-on with complex technical problem-solving
• Experience influencing stakeholders across large, federated or government environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate architectural direction clearly
• You will personally drive architectural outcomes rather than oversee or interpret work created by others – however you will lead technical direction, effort and reporting to the business on progress.

Application
kylie.mcmanus@talentinternational.com // 0408 388 680

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Role Title: Service Transition Lead
Positions Available: 3
Contract Length: 1 year and 3 months approximately
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Sydney

Overview
Our client in aviation is seeking experienced Service Transition Leads to support a major, highly regulated operational transformation program. The focus of this engagement is the transition of a complex, mission critical system into live operational service.

This role requires senior level experience delivering end to end service transitions across complex infrastructure, systems, and people within regulated environments. Aviation or defence experience is essential. Applicants without experience in either aviation or defence will not be considered.

Candidates must have led full scale service transitions. Experience limited to small service desk, MSP, or start up transitions will not be suitable.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a comprehensive Service Transition Plan aligned to program milestones and regulatory obligations
* Define readiness criteria, success measures, and entry and exit gates for operational transition
* Lead operational readiness planning across people, process, systems, and facilities
* Engage with operational staff, technical teams, regulators, and senior stakeholders to capture requirements and validate readiness
* Coordinate across engineering, training, safety, security, and operations functions
* Oversee the development and delivery of operational and technical training programs
* Ensure workforce readiness, certification, and competency prior to system cutover
* Ensure procedures, manuals, and workflows are updated to reflect new system capabilities
* Confirm integration with wider aviation systems, regulatory frameworks, and operational concepts
* Plan and support operational trials, shadow operations, and cutover rehearsals
* Validate readiness through scenario testing, simulations, and user acceptance activities
* Identify, assess, and manage operational risks associated with transition
* Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory frameworks
* Lead day one readiness activities and support operational handover and early life support post go live

Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience delivering large scale service transitions in regulated environments
* Mandatory experience in aviation or defence; applications without this experience will not be considered
* Demonstrated capability transitioning complex infrastructure, systems, and operational workforces
* Australian Citizenship is mandatory
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance