Enterprise Architect - Australia Sector

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Due to substantial growth of the QinetiQ business, QinetiQ's IT operation is evolving to provide the technology and IT services that will underpin QinetiQ's future global strategy and ambitions. As a result of this growth, we are excited to announce we are now recruiting for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join QinetiQ's IT family.

Reporting to the CIO, the Enterprise Architect is a key member of QinetiQ's IT leadership team and will instrumental in driving QinetiQ's Data &
Digital strategy acrossQinetiQ's business operations in Australia, Canada, UK and Germany, otherwise known as QinetiQ's Australia Sector.

As the Enterprise Architect (Australia Sector) you will be accountable for:

• Actively participate in the development and continuous improvement of QinetiQ's IT Strategy, ensuring QinetiQ Australia's needs are represented and aligned;
  
• Actively participate in QinetiQ's Digital and Data Design Authority organisation driving/supporting strategic vision, setting of Standards, Policies &
  Guidance and representing the Australia Sector interests;
  
• Provide architectural guidance in the implementation of projects and solutions, when required;
  
• Creating business architecture models to reflect organisational strategies and goals and creating the business visions and objectives;
  
• Support the development of QinetiQ's Data Management best practices for data quality assurance, data governance, and data security.
• Drive the planning and development of Product and System roadmaps;
  
• Establish, facilitate and maintain methods for compliance architecture, such as data storage, metadata management, and change control;
  
• Drive the creation, development and maintenance of architectural documentation, process and guidance;
  
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, or improve value outcomes;
  
• Provide architectural evaluation of new solutions as they are proposed/introduced to the enterprise, assessing the existing portfolio of applications and technologies as part of a continuous cycle of evaluation and rationalisation;
  
• Establish andlead a Digital Design Board for QinetiQ's Australia Sector;
  
• Lead architectural forums and meetings as team and business needs dictate;
  

As a suitably experienced IT professional, the Enterprise Architect (Australia Sector) will need:

• Extensive experience in an Architectural role(s), exposed to a diverse range of systems and technologies.
• A strong strategic and business mind-set;
  
• Extensive experience in the planning, execution and measurement of Enterprise Architecture across an enterprise;
  
• Demonstrated experience using architectural modelling frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, etc.;
  
• Experience inGathering &
  Cataloguing informationrelated to application functions, applications, technology functions, technologies, and other information related to an enterprise landscape;
  
• Demonstrated experience with the analysis, design and implementation of enterprise-wide integrated solutions, applications and tools;
  
• Broad knowledge of engineering processes, support tools, applications and technologies;
  
• Experience working effectively on Steering Committees/Councils;
  
• Sound knowledge, understanding and awareness of information security frameworks, such as ACSC's ISM, Essential 8, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CISA's Secure-by-Design principles and how these are applied in operational environments;
  and
• High degree of initiative, dependability and ability to work with little supervision while being resilient to change.

Whilst not essential, a tertiary qualification would be advantageous.

Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Australian Government Security Clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email:

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Purchased leave program and loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here:

If you are a highly motivated and experienced IT Architect who enjoys merging Technology with Business to deliver value outcome then we would like to hear from you.