Infrastructure Solution Architect

Infrastructure Solution Architect

We’re seeking a Infrastructure Solution Architect to guide our technology landscape and drive excellence in our solutions. Join our team of world leading experts today and bring your strong knowledge of strategy, architecture, service delivery and direction to the forefront of the Energy Transition.

This role is on a permanent full-time basis.

Your Role in Action:

• Lead with Expertise: Develop strong relationships with external service providers and direct them in creating high-level and detailed technical designs, ensuring they align with business needs and ICT standards.
• Ensure Quality: Perform rigorous quality assurance on design outputs to meet our high standards. Guide developers and configuration specialists throughout the delivery process.
• Monitor Progress: Oversee project progress, ensure solutions meet design specifications, and drive corrective actions as needed. Escalate issues to keep projects on track.
• Build Strong Relationships: Forge and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders and service providers, managing complex solutions within budget and skill constraints.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with external and internal suppliers to achieve optimal business outcomes and support cyber security and ICT architecture.
• Shape the Future: Contribute to the strategic direction of technology investments, enhancing enterprise architecture and maximizing return on investment.
• Drive Innovation: Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and practices, fostering a culture of development and excellence.

About you

• Skilled in designing ICT infrastructure systems (both data centre back-end and desktop environments, including middleware infrastructure, network infrastructure, storage systems and data centre operations).
• Solution architecture experience developed in complex, multi-application, and varied infrastructure landscapes (including general architectural and design patterns.)
• Proficiency in managing and working with external service providers in the design and delivery of complex solutions.
• Customer focused with commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.
• Proven ability to translate complex requirements into high-quality technical designs.
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure, cloud technologies, and ICT standards.
• Well-versed in projects, from development to delivery, with accompanying methodologies and tools
• Exceptional communication: influence and negotiate with stakeholders and service providers.
• Passion for driving continuous improvement and innovation in technology solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate qualifications in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or other related study, or equivalent experience.

Our people are our priority

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive where all our people are valued and belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disabilities, young and mature age workers and the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are an employer of choice and offer benefits that include:

• Flexible work arrangements that support your professional and personal life thriving together.
• Professional Development opportunities designed to help you advance your career and achieve your goals.
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Things to consider

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our values… we will find a place for you!

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 26th September 2024.

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.