New opportunity for an IT Infrastructure & Network Architect to join a leading energy regulator committed to ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable energy services across Australia.This position will delivery across a Program involving a large-scale system changes to meet regulatory and operational standards.The project involves a comprehensive transformation of the existing core platform, focusing on migrating corporate systems and ensuring compliance with significant reform requirements.This reflects a key component of the initiative is the program, which aims to enhance the organization's technology infrastructure.The program includes introducing new products, building a new IT environment, and moving operations into a private cloud to improve security and resilience.This transformation is designed to future-proof the organization and support long-term business objectives.To be eligible for this position, candidates must hold Australian Citizenship, and be able to get ASGVA security clearance.Key Responsibilities of the role: Develop architecture documents (Conceptual & Solution) focusing on Infrastructure & Network Architecture.Contribute to standards, principles, patterns, and frameworks.Participate in governance and working group forums to endorse solutions and standards.Provide input to business cases and proposals.Maintain architecture updates in the Enterprise Repository.Support projects in identifying and managing risks, and assist with migration and implementation of services.Provides architectural governance to design, build, and operate phase.Key Experience and Knowledge: Extensive experience delivering Conceptual and Solution Architecture documents.Skilled in infrastructure architecture for complex IT environments, especially OT/SCADA systems.Expertise in secure data center deployments (PSZ4, IRAP-certified) and migrations.Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMware VCF, Kubernetes), storage (Pure Storage), and network technologies (Palo Alto, NSX-T, F5).Proficient in automation tools (Azure DevOps, Ansible, Terraform) and logging/monitoring technologies (Splunk, SIEM).Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.Education and certifications: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.IT architecture qualifications or certifications (TOGAF, SABSA preferred) or equivalent experience.Vendor certifications (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, Azure) are highly valued.Acknowledgement of Country Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture.We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.We're proud to have won the Best Mid-Sized Recruitment Company to Work For at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards, and to have been finalists, for the second year in a row, in the Client Service and Recruitment Leader of the Year categories!At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do.We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture.We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.Job Information Job Reference: JO-2410-347751 Salary: Up to AU$1000 per day Salary per: zero Job Duration: 6 months Job Start Date: ASAP Job Industries: Technology Job Locations: Melbourne Job Types: Contract