Enterprise Architect with Procurement in Canberra

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is a Software Services company that works with top clients across Australia in various domains including Banking, Insurance, Telecom, Retail, Energy, Mining, and Manufacturing. We have over 120 technocrats in Australia working at client locations.

The Enterprise Architect will lead the strategic design, governance, and optimization of our enterprise-level architecture, focusing on the systems and capability landscapes that support large-scale Defence procurement. Operating within a complex federal ecosystem, you will define the future-state blueprints, roadmaps, and architectural standards that align business strategy with technical delivery. This is a pure architecture and strategy role.

The successful candidate must possess deep Enterprise Architecture experience within the Defence sector, coupled with a strong architectural understanding of procurement systems. A high-level conceptual knowledge of how Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Export Controls interface with the broader Defence enterprise is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and govern the enterprise architecture framework, ensuring all business, data, application, and technology layers align with Defence strategy and federal standards.
• Develop future-state roadmaps and blueprints that optimise the efficiency, security, and scalability of the Defence procurement system landscape.
• Provide strategic architectural governance and lead Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) to evaluate new technology investments and minimise technical debt.
• Architect end-to-end system interactions that support strategic sourcing, complex purchasing workflows, and commercial delivery.
• Ensure enterprise designs conceptually accommodate the data flows and compliance guardrails required for Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Export Controls.
• Collaborate with solution architects and business analysts to translate high-level commercial strategies into robust, secure ecosystem models.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives and program directors, translating complex technology landscapes into business outcomes.
• Influence and negotiate architectural outcomes across diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, security accreditation bodies, and business owners.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements:

• Security Vetting: Must hold a current and active NV1 or NV2 National Security Clearance sponsored by AGSVA.

Key Capabilities & Experience:

• Enterprise Architecture Mastery: Proven track record in establishing enterprise-level frameworks, strategic roadmaps, and governance structures using industry standards (e.g., TOGAF, DoDAF).
• Procurement Ecosystem Knowledge: Experience designing or governing architectures that support large-scale corporate, government, or Defence procurement systems.
• Enterprise Domain Awareness: Conceptual understanding of how ILS, FMS, and Export Controls function within a Defence ecosystem.
• Strategic Communication: Strong ability to engage at the executive level, articulate architectural visions, and drive alignment across complex federal programs.