Senior Solutions Architect

Job Description:

• Full time, continuing role as a Senior Solutions Architect, UNSW IT
• Salary is $138- 151,744 plus 17% super and leave loading
• Kensington based however we are a hybrid working environment

UNSW IT is part of UNSW’s Finance and Operations Division and provides high quality, sustainable, flexible products and state-of-the-art services to UNSW. Our priorities are to drive innovative architectures that enable UNSW’s digital future and be a trusted partner of the University.

The Senior Solution Architect is required to design, develop and deliver high quality, cost effective and sustainable Integrated solutions that meet the needs of the business. The role will also provide high level, strategic advice and recommendations to the business in shaping solutions, based on their specialist expertise and experience. The role will develop policies, standards, frameworks and architectural roadmaps to guide the planning, selection, design and implementation of solutions and to support IT governance. This role will build collaborative relationships with IT stakeholders, suppliers and teams in the divisions and faculties, to understand and effectively translate diverse business needs into sustainable IT solutions. This role reports to the Lead Solution Architect and has no direct reports.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Work with Lead Solution Architect and Enterprise Architects to ensure the solution architecture developed is aligned with the approved reference architecture and technology standards.
• Provide specialist input, advice and suggestions to assist in the development of RFx and evaluation criteria.
• Proactively partner with our Business Analysts to understand customer requirements and lead their articulation as functional and logical designs.
• Contribute to the development of architectural methods, processes, standards that align with overall business, technology and cyber security strategies.
• Design, architect and guide the implementation of cyber security protocols for strategic technology & business projects and BAU change for Group or Division.
• Develop systems architectures in specific business or functional areas, using appropriate tools and frameworks, including logical models of components and interfaces.
• Produce detailed component specifications and translate these into detailed designs for implementation using selected products.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification as well as a minimum of 6 years’ professional experience in IT including at least three years’ in a Solution Architecture role.
• Demonstrated and effective solution architecture and system design skills
• Experience developing security, Integration patterns, designs and requirements in a hybrid and cloud-centric environment (e.g. AWS & Azure).
• An understanding of Cloud, Managed Service and on-site deployment and integration architectures.
• An understanding of Industry recognised architectural frameworks – TOGAF.
• Demonstrated understanding of procurement practices.
• Integration architecture experience including iPaaS, API Gateways, ETL, ESB and related technologies (e.g. REST, JSON, etc).
• An understanding of various delivery lifecycles and where and why they should be used.
• A well-developed appreciation of the relationship between Solution Architecture and Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Cyber security industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to Education institutions.
• Sound interpersonal and presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to structure and articulate messages to different audiences at all levels.
• Comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring that the underlying problem is understood and a robust approach / solution is developed
• Strong time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.

More Information: please see the Position Description or visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible hybrid working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements

Contact

Jen MacLachlan, Talent Acquisition, email is [email protected]

Applications close: Monday 20th of Jan 2025 at 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.