Job Description
Company Description
At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.
We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow
Job Description
As an Enterprise Architect, you will also play a pivotal role in pre-sales activities, working closely with clients to understand their business needs to craft compelling proposals that deliver business value. You will support our senior leadership, in showcasing our capabilities to customers. You will be the driving force behind creating cutting-edge, comprehensive solution architectures that consider scalability, performance, and security.
You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our security solutions. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced security architectures that align with the organization's business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
You'll collaborate and partner closely with our clients to design end-to-end solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. This role demands a deep understanding of clients' technology landscapes and the ability to architect and curate compelling solutions that meet their business strategies. You will be responsible for architectural decisions ensuring solutions are compliant with industry regulations, standards and best practices. Alongside this you'll also be responsible for building and maintaining a high-performing team and culture through talent development and knowledge sharing.
Get ready to lead the way in shaping the future of Solutions & Architecture! An exciting career awaits where you'll work with innovative technology solutions, perfect your skills alongside a talented team, and enjoy the recognition, progression, and extensive benefits of a multinational organisation.
Key Responsibilities & Skills
Pre-Sales & Demand Generation
Collaborate closely with the sales team to articulate the business value and benefits of proposed large solutions to clients, ensuring deep understanding of their business strategies.
Conduct presentations, and technical workshops that showcase our capabilities and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Respond to RF(x)’s with tailored solutions that address client needs and demonstrate our expertise and extend value.
Develop value propositions and articulate the business benefits of solutions to influence decision-making and drive successful outcomes.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the client’s technology landscape and its interdependencies to inform solution design and strategic recommendations.
Be actively involved in strategic sales planning and delivery governance, ensuring that IT initiatives are aligned with both client and company objectives.
Solution Design and Architecture:
Experience architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions across multiple industries, with a focus on ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Develop solution documentation, including architecture diagrams that aid project plans and guide the successful implementation of proposed solutions.
Collaborate with capability teams and domain architects to ensure that solutions encompass the best showcase of our capabilities and meet both technical and business requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with proposed solutions, ensuring that all designs are compliant with industry standards and regulations while extending client value.
Provide governance and oversight during the delivery phase to maintain architectural integrity and alignment with the original solution design.
Security Architecture
Ensure that security architectures adhere to industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
Develop, implement, and maintain robust security architectures that protect the organization's digital assets and data.
Stay abreast of current and emerging security threats and vulnerabilities to ensure effective mitigation strategies.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security teams, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
Evaluate and select security products and vendors that align with the organization's strategic goals.
Understanding of business needs and how security can enable them.
Deep understanding of security principles, architectures, and best practices.
Deep knowledge of security principles, best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS) SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP
Collaboration and Communication:
Engage with very senior-level stakeholders, demonstrating a deep understanding of their business needs and challenges.
Work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure the feasibility and alignment of proposed solutions with client needs and expectations.
Communicate architectural decisions, plans, goals, and strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels, both within the company and on the client side.
Highly presentable and professional, with the ability to represent the company and value effectively in senior client-facing situations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
Qualifications
Previous experience working on Federal Government projects
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) highly desirable.
Extensive experience in pre-sales, enterprise architecture, and solutions architecture, with a strong track record of success.
Proven ability to develop and present compelling proposals to senior-level stakeholders.
Exceptional consulting skills, with the ability to quickly understand client needs and align them with large, tailored solutions that extend client value.
Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering IT solutions across multiple industries, including government.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Solid commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of digital transformation and enterprise architecture principles.
TOGAF certification is highly desirable.
Additional Information
Why join us:
NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.
NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, ****** orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. To discuss adjustment requirements, please email [email protected].
Agencies:
We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.
Work rights and background checks:
To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks
At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.
We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow
Job Description
As an Enterprise Architect, you will also play a pivotal role in pre-sales activities, working closely with clients to understand their business needs to craft compelling proposals that deliver business value. You will support our senior leadership, in showcasing our capabilities to customers. You will be the driving force behind creating cutting-edge, comprehensive solution architectures that consider scalability, performance, and security.
You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our security solutions. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced security architectures that align with the organization's business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
You'll collaborate and partner closely with our clients to design end-to-end solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. This role demands a deep understanding of clients' technology landscapes and the ability to architect and curate compelling solutions that meet their business strategies. You will be responsible for architectural decisions ensuring solutions are compliant with industry regulations, standards and best practices. Alongside this you'll also be responsible for building and maintaining a high-performing team and culture through talent development and knowledge sharing.
Get ready to lead the way in shaping the future of Solutions & Architecture! An exciting career awaits where you'll work with innovative technology solutions, perfect your skills alongside a talented team, and enjoy the recognition, progression, and extensive benefits of a multinational organisation.
Key Responsibilities & Skills
Pre-Sales & Demand Generation
Collaborate closely with the sales team to articulate the business value and benefits of proposed large solutions to clients, ensuring deep understanding of their business strategies.
Conduct presentations, and technical workshops that showcase our capabilities and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Respond to RF(x)’s with tailored solutions that address client needs and demonstrate our expertise and extend value.
Develop value propositions and articulate the business benefits of solutions to influence decision-making and drive successful outcomes.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the client’s technology landscape and its interdependencies to inform solution design and strategic recommendations.
Be actively involved in strategic sales planning and delivery governance, ensuring that IT initiatives are aligned with both client and company objectives.
Solution Design and Architecture:
Experience architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions across multiple industries, with a focus on ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Develop solution documentation, including architecture diagrams that aid project plans and guide the successful implementation of proposed solutions.
Collaborate with capability teams and domain architects to ensure that solutions encompass the best showcase of our capabilities and meet both technical and business requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with proposed solutions, ensuring that all designs are compliant with industry standards and regulations while extending client value.
Provide governance and oversight during the delivery phase to maintain architectural integrity and alignment with the original solution design.
Security Architecture
Ensure that security architectures adhere to industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
Develop, implement, and maintain robust security architectures that protect the organization's digital assets and data.
Stay abreast of current and emerging security threats and vulnerabilities to ensure effective mitigation strategies.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security teams, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
Evaluate and select security products and vendors that align with the organization's strategic goals.
Understanding of business needs and how security can enable them.
Deep understanding of security principles, architectures, and best practices.
Deep knowledge of security principles, best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS) SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP
Collaboration and Communication:
Engage with very senior-level stakeholders, demonstrating a deep understanding of their business needs and challenges.
Work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure the feasibility and alignment of proposed solutions with client needs and expectations.
Communicate architectural decisions, plans, goals, and strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels, both within the company and on the client side.
Highly presentable and professional, with the ability to represent the company and value effectively in senior client-facing situations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
Qualifications
Previous experience working on Federal Government projects
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) highly desirable.
Extensive experience in pre-sales, enterprise architecture, and solutions architecture, with a strong track record of success.
Proven ability to develop and present compelling proposals to senior-level stakeholders.
Exceptional consulting skills, with the ability to quickly understand client needs and align them with large, tailored solutions that extend client value.
Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering IT solutions across multiple industries, including government.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Solid commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of digital transformation and enterprise architecture principles.
TOGAF certification is highly desirable.
Additional Information
Why join us:
NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.
NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, ****** orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. To discuss adjustment requirements, please email [email protected].
Agencies:
We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.
Work rights and background checks:
To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks
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