Tasks will include, but are not limited to:
a) Guiding the creation and evolution of infrastructure and network architecture (both interim and future visions) for sophisticated ICT systems, aligning with the organisation's strategic objectives and plans.
b) Examining the Operational Concept Document (OCD), Function & Performance Specification (FPS), System Overview Document (SOD), Detailed Design, and other technical documentation related to ICT infrastructure and networks.
c) Directing infrastructure and network enhancement projects from an architectural and design perspective, engaging with vendor technical experts as needed.
d) Confirming business requirements and maintaining their traceability through to solution designs and system configurations.
e) Crafting and refreshing the Solution Architecture Definition (SAD) and High-Level Design (HLD) to accommodate environment integration needs.
f) Collaborating with internal departments within Defence to gather, scrutinise, and finalise infrastructure and networking needs for the Defence setting.
g) Assisting technical groups in the creation and documentation of gap and risk evaluations concerning the architecture and integration of ICT solutions.
h) Participating in a capability gap analysis, identifying discrepancies between current and desired state architectures, and offering strategic recommendations.