TSPV - Application Architect

IT & T

Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance

TSPV Application Architect – Secure Mobility & VDI

Take the lead in designing and evolving secure application architectures that power modern mobility solutions for senior government officials, spanning VDI, desktop delivery, cloud, complex gateway services and high-side networks in a mission-critical national security environment.

Location
Canberra, ACT

Contract Details
  • Contract Duration: 12-month contract from 1 April 2026, with possible 2 x 12-month extension options
  • Security Clearance Requirement: Current TSPV security clearance required (must be held prior to commencement)
  • Closing Date: 10:00am, Monday 19 January 2026
Onsite role only – WFH or interstate arrangements cannot be accommodated.

Essential Tasks
  • Design, implement and evolve application architectures to support secure modern mobility solutions for senior government users, across network, desktop, gateway and cloud services.
  • Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications for application access, including Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) services.
  • Proactively monitor, test and support end-user applications, performing performance tuning via monitoring tools to ensure optimal configuration and user experience.
  • Provide technical guidance and governance on solution design, risk identification and change requests, ensuring strategies, standards and ICT security requirements are applied to meet IOC/FOC outcomes.
Key Criteria
  • Demonstrated experience leading the development of solution architectures in complex, secure ICT environments (EL1 / SFIA ARCH5 level or equivalent).
  • Strong background designing large or complex systems (DESN5), balancing functional and non-functional requirements, and assessing design trade-offs and risks.
  • Hands-on experience with VDI, secure mobility, end-user computing and integration of applications with underlying network, gateway and cloud infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to consult with stakeholders, draft technical specifications, evaluate deviations from design, and apply security and cost-management policies in practice.
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Peter Ding or the Compas Team on (02) 6230 0233 and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments. Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must be Australian citizens and hold a current TSPV clearance.

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