Solution Architect Specialist

We’re entering a new chapter for Information Technology at Water Corporation as we deliver bold, future-focussed solutions. With the launch of our new Information and Technology Group Operating Model, we’re transforming how we deliver technology services, making them faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our business and customers.

As part of this transformation, we’re hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant, forward-thinking Information and Technology Group - one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways. It’s a strategic shift aligned with our organisational strategies, designed to modernise systems, embrace innovation, and create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-centric IT environment.

If you're equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise digital workplace and security solutions across the Corporation. This role is critical in ensuring business requirements are translated into secure, scalable, and well‑governed technology solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards, principles and roadmaps.

Working closely with delivery teams, enterprise architects and senior stakeholders, you will help shape solution direction across Microsoft 365, endpoint management, collaboration platforms and identity/security controls, while contributing to long‑term architectural strategy and governance.

Real benefits that matter 

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

• Contribute to the design of end‑to‑end digital workplace and security solutions by translating business requirements into effective system and technical architectures.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to define solution vision, scope and architectural requirements.
• Perform solution options analysis and recommend fit‑for‑purpose architectures that balance business outcomes, security, cost and long‑term sustainability.
• Ensure all solution designs align with enterprise architecture standards, principles and roadmaps.
• Assess and clearly communicate the architectural impact of new solutions during requirements and design phases.
• Provide architectural oversight for Microsoft 365 E5 platforms, including Defender, Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels), Conditional Access, and PAM/PIM, ensuring secure-by-default collaboration and compliance.
• Lead architectural patterns for Microsoft Intune and SCCM co‑management, ensuring strong device hygiene, compliance and lifecycle management.
• Design and govern collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive, enabling secure collaboration, data protection and controlled external sharing.
• Support the secure adoption of new technologies and capabilities, including Windows 11 upgrades and Microsoft Copilot readiness.
• Support alignment with cybersecurity frameworks and controls, including Australian Signals Directorate Essential Eight.
• Engage with architecture governance forums and contribute to solution reviews, providing expert guidance to inform and sanction architectural decisions.
• Communicate solution architectures clearly to business stakeholders, development teams and architectural review forums.
• Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups and support solutions through architecture review and approval processes.
• Contribute to the development of strategic program architectures, project portfolio architectures and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to evolve architecture standards, principles, guidelines and reference architectures.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements or innovations where appropriate.
• Maintain solution artefacts within the architecture repository in collaboration with architecture governance teams.

Key skills and experience

Mandatory skills & experience:

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Intune MDM and SCCM co‑management in an enterprise environment.
• Deep working knowledge of Microsoft 365 E5, including advanced security, compliance and identity capabilities.
• Hands-on experience implementing data protection and governance solutions (e.g. DLP, Microsoft Purview).
• Strong experience with identity and access security, including Azure AD Conditional Access and PAM/PIM.
• Proven ability to design and govern Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive with robust data governance and external sharing controls.
• Working knowledge of enterprise frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL and SAFe.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.

Desirable skills & experience - The following skills and experience are not essential but will be highly regarded:

• Experience with zero‑touch device deployment and full asset lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and Essential Eight controls, including Microsoft Defender security tooling.
• Familiarity with enterprise IP telephony, including Microsoft Teams Calling and/or Cisco CUCM.
• Experience designing cloud-native solutions (Azure and/or AWS) and integrating DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as Microsoft Hyper‑V, VDI and AWS WorkSpaces.
• Experience managing platform lifecycle in an agile delivery environment (e.g. major Windows upgrades or new platform rollouts).
• Relevant security certifications, such as:

v Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (MCAE)

v Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC‑200)

v Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate (MS‑500)

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Tuesday 20^th January 2026 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website