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Head of Defence Solution Architecture, ANZ Worldwide Public Sector

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead AWS Defence Solutions Architecture team in Australia, designing secure cloud systems for Australian Defence customers and modernizing their mission capabilities.

Role type

Senior leadership (Head of Team) with hands-on player-coach responsibilities

Builds

Secure, compliant cloud-based systems for Australian Defence Organisation

Domain

Defence / Public Sector / Cloud Architecture

Required skills

Team leadership, cloud architecture strategy, Australian Defence organizational knowledge, security policy expertise (Essential Eight, IRAP), stakeholder management, strategic planning

Preferred skills

AWS Solutions Architect certification, hiring and talent development experience, military or defence industry background

Technologies

AWS, Essential Eight, IRAP

Responsibilities

Build and develop a high-performing team of solutions architects, set strategic direction for the architecture team, lead complex engagements as a player-coach, build trust-based relationships with senior Defence stakeholders, translate mission requirements into cloud architecture designs, collaborate with account and security teams to remove blockers

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on engagement