Solution Architect

• Location: Perth (Western Australia)
• The company: Renowned Engineering Consultancy
• Benefits: Competitive rate with long-term prospect
• Indicative assignment length: 12-month initial contract (subject to agreement)
  
  

We are seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to lead the design and integration of advanced industrial technology systems for a large-scale operational transformation initiative. The role requires a strong cross-functional understanding of IT and OT architecture, spanning infrastructure, applications, data management, and secure connectivity. You’ll play a critical role in translating high-level business direction into implementable technical designs, ensuring integration readiness for engineering and deployment phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end architecture solutions that incorporate modern practices in connectivity, data integration, application platforms, and cybersecurity.
• Produce high-clarity technical artefacts such as infrastructure layouts, system interface models, network zone definitions, and deployment blueprints to guide implementation teams.
• Bridge conceptual enterprise plans with detailed solution designs that inform technology selection, vendor assessments, and staged delivery plans.
• Apply structured design methods and adhere to best practices for systems resilience, interoperability, and secure communication in complex operational environments.
• Advise on networking technologies including software-defined networking (SDN), SD-WAN, MPLS, and hybrid cloud architectures, particularly within industrial or converged IT/OT landscapes.
• Support the design of automation and control environments, including both fixed and wireless communication layers, with a focus on data reliability and availability for mission-critical systems.
• Work closely with multiple technical disciplines—such as operational technology, information technology, cybersecurity, and engineering—to capture design inputs and align solutions with functional requirements.
• Define and validate integration strategies between edge and cloud environments, focusing on secure access, data flow, and system interoperability.
• Maintain traceability between business goals, technical requirements, and implemented designs using architecture management tools.
• Contribute to the evaluation of design trade-offs, implementation risks, and transition strategies during project handover phases.
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Extensive background in designing integrated solutions across digital platforms, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
• Strong knowledge of network and cybersecurity architectures, especially in segmented or critical operational environments.
• Practical experience delivering technical documentation that supports procurement, engineering, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and integration patterns (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, RESTful APIs).
• Experience working in heavy industries such as mining, energy, utilities, or transportation, particularly where IT/OT convergence is a focus.
• Skilled in coordinating across technical stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver aligned, executable solutions.
• Capable of designing systems that incorporate edge computing, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and secure remote operations.
• Proficiency with architecture modelling tools and methodologies such as ArchiMate, Orbus, or similar.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications (preferred): TOGAF or SABSA for architecture; relevant industry certifications in networking, cloud, or security (e.g., CCNP, AWS/Azure Architect, IEC 62443).
  
  

If you are interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications through SEEK or send your CV to [email protected]

For enquiries, please call Hafizi at +61 861 875 421.

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