Security/Data/Enterprise/Solution Architect

Azooa

Azooa is preparing a response for RFQ G0F-26-003 – G0 Army – Fusion – Decision Support and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for a Security Solution Architect / Solution Architect & Security Advisor opportunity supporting Defence / Army enterprise data, analytics, security and decision-support capability.

This is a senior architecture and security advisory role supporting Army G0 Fusion in the data analytics domain. The role is suited to someone who can operate across solution architecture, security advisory, enterprise data strategy, stakeholder engagement, governance and Defence-aligned implementation planning.

Overview

Role: Solution Architect & Security Advisor

Market title: Security Solution Architect – Defence Data Analytics

RFQ: G0F-26-003 – G0 Army – Fusion – Decision Support

SFIA: TECH 5

Clearance: NV1 or NV2

Key position: Yes

Estimated engagement: 154 days

Location: Symonston, ACT, with remote out-of-state locations considered by the Commonwealth

Engagement type: Time and Materials

Core purpose

The Solution Architect & Security Advisor will provide technical advisory services to Army within the data analytics domain. The role will support G0 Fusion Decision Support by helping shape Army’s data strategy, solution architecture patterns, security alignment, governance processes and implementation approach.

The role will work closely with Defence ICT SMEs, senior management, operational technical teams and Army stakeholders to provide clear advice on architecture, security, data capability, integration and implementation impacts.

Scope / responsibilities

The contractor will be responsible for:

Providing technical advisory services across Army’s data analytics domain.
Engaging with Defence ICT SMEs and senior management across the data domain.
Collecting relevant information relating to data strategy, implementation and capability.
Distilling large volumes of technical and strategic information into clear recommendations for the chain of command.
Acting as a liaison between enterprise technical strategy, internal management and operational technical teams.
Contributing to internal strategy and implementation planning.
Analysing and developing the Army G0 Fusion data strategy.
Providing SME advice on security, contemporary ICT technology and the data domain.
Influencing Army HQ data and ICT strategy as required.
Developing architectural patterns for the Army data domain within the enterprise ICT ecosystem.
Advising on end-to-end solution design for new systems and enhancements.
Ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, security and compliance standards.
Advising on integration across existing systems and platforms, including cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments.
Supporting architectural governance, standards, guidelines and operating model development.

Key deliverables

G0 Fusion Data Analytics Plan

The role may also contribute to:

Data analytics strategy and roadmap inputs.
Solution architecture patterns for Army data-domain capabilities.
Security-aligned solution design advice.
Enterprise data architecture recommendations.
ICT operational model advice.
Governance standards, architecture guidelines and implementation recommendations.
Advice on integration across cloud, on-premises and hybrid enterprise environments.

Mandatory / essential criteria

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

Senior solution architecture, security architecture or technical advisory experience.
Experience working across enterprise data, analytics, ICT strategy or security-aligned architecture.
Ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate complex technical information into practical recommendations.
Experience developing solution architecture patterns, standards, guidelines or governance processes.
Strong understanding of security, compliance and governance in Defence, government or complex enterprise ICT environments.
Experience advising on solutions across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments.
Ability to work with technical SMEs, operational teams, senior management and enterprise stakeholders.
Experience contributing to data strategy, implementation planning or ICT operating models.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare plans, recommendations and technical advisory material.
Current or eligible NV1 or NV2 security clearance.

Desirable criteria

Highly desirable experience includes:

Defence, security, Federal Government or classified ICT environment experience.
Experience as a Solution Architect, Security Architect, Enterprise Architect, Technical Architect, Cloud Security Architect or Data Architect.
Data analytics, enterprise data platform, data warehouse, data lake or data governance experience.
Secure-by-design architecture experience.
Familiarity with Defence security controls, ISM, Essential 8 or related cyber/security frameworks.
Experience supporting data migration, data integration, digital transformation or enterprise platform programs.
Experience advising senior leadership on ICT strategy, risk, security, architecture and implementation options.
Exposure to enterprise platforms such as Microsoft, Oracle, cloud hyperscalers, metadata/catalogue tools, governance tools or analytics platforms.
Experience with Defence or government architecture frameworks and ICT operational models.

Engagement details

The role is expected to support Army G0 Fusion Decision Support in sustaining and enhancing enterprise data, analytics, security and decision-support capabilities.

The role is currently structured as a 154-day engagement. Work is expected to be performed primarily from Symonston, ACT, although remote out-of-state locations may be considered by the Commonwealth.

Clearance requirements

A minimum NV1 or NV2 clearance is required for this role.

Please confirm your current clearance level, expiry/status, and whether you are able to work in a Defence environment.

RFQTS relevance

This role is directly aligned to RFQ G0F-26-003 – G0 Army – Fusion – Decision Support, supporting Army’s enterprise data strategy, analytics architecture, security advisory and decision-support capability. The successful contractor will help shape G0 Fusion’s data analytics direction and provide architecture and security advice to support Defence-aligned implementation.

Rate guidance

Maximum rate: $200/hour including super

Azooa recommended winning rate: below $150/hour including super

Azooa recommends bidding below the maximum rate to improve competitiveness and increase the chances of securing the role. Given this is a shorter engagement, the client may still consider higher rates where the candidate has strong Defence, architecture, data analytics, security advisory, current clearance or niche domain experience. However, final competitiveness will be driven by the market and the strength of available candidates.

As a guide:

Below $150/hour including super: strongest target range for win probability
$150–$175/hour including super: still potentially competitive for strong Defence / security architecture experience
$175–$200/hour including super: may be considered for highly specialised candidates, but will need strong justification

Higher rates may still be considered where niche skills, current clearance, strong Defence experience or strong domain fit outweigh rate competitiveness.

Please provide your expected hourly rate including super.

How Azooa Can Support You

Azooa can support you by:

Positioning your profile to maximise win probability.
Helping align your rate with market expectations.
Assisting with tailored responses and submission strategy.
Providing access to similar Defence and Federal Government opportunities.