Senior Solution Architect

2 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Strong Security focused End to End Solution Architect
- Deliver to our strategic roadmap for New Zealand's Public Transport Future
- Based in Wellington / Auckland
- Fixed Term Role to 30 June 2026

Work as the End to End Senior Solution Architect on a significant infrastructure programme associated with the future of New Zealand Public Transport Services. This is a key role to support the programme to assess and design the best secure solutions components and on-boarding of the transport operators onto this platform. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity The purpose of this role is to provide technical expert network and security knowledge and design services to deliver solution architectures and designs that meets business needs. As part of the Architecture Chapter, this role will be expected to contribute to improving the processes and defining design patterns and monitoring junior architects as required. NZTA Waka Kotahi is embarking on a new journey for the organisation and we require Senior Solution Architects across all disciplines to grow with us as an organisation. We are passionate about the outcomes we deliver. Our team helps keep the rest of the business moving, so it's important you have highly developed collaboration and relationship building skills. You will also excel at working with innovative, cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding technology outcomes. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work in a friendly and vibrant environment alongside other people who share your passion. If you are a strong End to End architect which can keep the big picture in sight while aligning to our NZISM security standards we would like to hear from you Ko koe tēnei | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Solid Experience in design of complex, multi vendor technology solutions
- Solid Experience interpreting business needs and translating these into practical designs
- Solid Experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders
- Solid Experience in the use of multiple modern technology methodologies and frameworks
- Solid Experience in modern toolsets and approaches e.g. collaboration, automation, security, cloud
- Solid Experience in Architecture modelling tools and frameworks E.g. TOGAF, Archimate.
- Solid Experience in Secure by Design approaches with alignment to the NZISM's concepts.
- Solid Experience in working in large project teams and must have excellence communication and collaboration skills including presenting at governance and Steerco forums.
- Experience in mentoring and upskilling others on secure by design concepts and approaches.
- Experience with PCI/DSS and ISO27001 is desirable.
- Minimum 5 years in the complex multi-system architecture design

**Qualifications**:
Ko wai mātou | About us Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focussed solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services. Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Please view the Position Description HERE
**Rā Katinga | Applications close**: 29 September 2024
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA|Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.



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