Solutions Architect I (NV1 Cleared)

About the role

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Solutions Architect I to join a small technical team supporting a Federal Government client in Canberra. This hands‑on, mid‑level position operates at SFIA level 5 in Solution Architecture and is not a lead or enterprise architect role.

Key responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions that define compliance methodologies and assurance approaches for each release.
• Produce and maintain system design documentation covering architecture, integration, and performance.
• Maintain technical artefacts across workstreams and conduct peer reviews of subject‑matter expert inputs.
• Provide objective evidence that solutions function as designed.
• Collaborate with engineers and the Security Specialist to consolidate design and security evidence for each release.

Required profile

• Australian citizen with an active NV1 security clearance (mandatory).
• Operate at SFIA level 5 in Solution Architecture or have equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience producing architecture, integration, and performance documentation for systems entering production.
• Experience with test evidence, verification or assurance artefacts.
• Working knowledge of the Information Security Manual and how security requirements shape design.

Required skills

• Solution Architecture
• Architecture documentation
• Integration design
• Performance design
• Information Security Manual knowledge
• TOGAF (desirable)

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Cultural leave to honour traditions and community
• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Discounted health & wellbeing platform
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance with Bupa
• Access to employee retail discounts portal (Cliqit)
• Superannuation salary sacrifice