Technology Architect

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$160.00 - $185.00 Hourly

Contact Email:

zarinaf@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

07-Oct-2025

Technology Architect

About the Client

Our client is a high-profile government agency at the forefront of national security and intelligence. Operating in a dynamic and highly secure environment, the agency plays a critical role in safeguarding Australia’s interests through advanced data capabilities and strategic operations. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission of national importance, working with cutting-edge technologies and sensitive information in a role that directly impacts Australia's safety and prosperity.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Technology Architects to work within the organisation:

You will:
  • Develop organisational capabilities, processes, and procedures for automation and continuous integration (CI), including build, packaging, testing, security, and deployment.
  • Provide technical leadership in implementing and modernising infrastructure across network, cloud, and on-premise environments, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Design and document architecture artefacts such as high-level designs, reference architectures, patterns, and standards.
  • Ensure security and privacy requirements are embedded in systems integration, with thorough testing, validation, and sign-off to meet design and architectural standards.
  • Monitor integration activities, manage disaster recovery and incident response plans, and keep stakeholders informed while contributing to risk management processes.

The Successful Candidate
  • Will have the appropriate level of clearance for this role
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role, operating at the SFIA 4 – 5 equivalent

What’s on Offer
  • A unique opportunity to contribute to national security.
  • A long-term contract with potential extensions.
  • Competitive hourly rates and a supportive team culture.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
  • We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
  • We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
  • We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
 

Location: The role can be based from ACT only

Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions

Security Requirements: Current TSPV clearance required.

How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.

 

Applications open until 4pm 27 October 2025.

Reach Zarina on 0480 002 504 or zarinaf@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
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