Tech Assurance Specialist - Defence Industry

We are seeking an experienced Tech Assurance Specialist to join a major consultancy firm to delivering complex, large-scale technology capabilities fro their cleint. This role is ideal for someone with strong ICT architecture experience, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for improving quality and risk management across enterprise technology environments.

As a subject matter expert supporting the Tech Assurance Lead, you will play a key role in validating designs, enhancing quality frameworks, assessing technology risks, and guiding cross-program stakeholders toward secure and scalable solutions.

About the Opportunity

You will work within a high-security Defence environment, contributing to a program responsible for delivering critical ICT systems and infrastructure. This is a rare chance to influence architectural standards, uplift governance practices, and contribute to decision-making at a program-wide level - while collaborating with highly skilled architects, engineers, and delivery teams.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement practices that enhance operational excellence across technology projects.
  
• Review and validate solution and architecture designs to ensure alignment with program standards.
  
• Support design assurance by collaborating with engineers, architects, and stakeholders.
  
• Lead process improvement initiatives using recognised quality methodologies.
  
• Identify and manage enterprise technology risks, including mitigation planning and documentation.
  
• Contribute to governance activities, quality reviews, and program-level decision forums.
  

Required Skills & Experience

We're looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Advanced proficiency in Cloud Enterprise Architecture.
  
• Intermediate proficiency in Quality Assurance and Stakeholder Management.
  
• Minimum 2 years' experience in ICT architecture, technical assurance, or similar roles.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in complex technical environments.
  
• Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
  

• Experience in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR).
  
• Experience in Quality Management frameworks and tools.
  

Working Requirements

• Active NV1 security clearance (mandatory).
  
• Australian citizenship required.
  
• Must work onsite 5 days per week within a secure Defence facility.
  

Why Join?

• Play a critical role assuring the quality, security, and design integrity of a major Defence ICT program.
  
• Work alongside experienced specialists in architecture, risk, governance, and technology design.
  
• Influence program-wide standards, uplift best practice, and contribute to national-significance outcomes.
  
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
  

Apply now to be part of a mission-critical Defence initiative and help shape secure, high-quality technology solutions for Australia's future.