FinXL IT Professional Services is a leading IT consultancy that partners with clients to bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities. Since 2003, we've been delivering high-value ICT services across government, finance, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors.

FinXL IT is seeking a Senior Business Analyst/Solution Architect to join our consulting team and be deployed with a leading Government client on a key transformation engagement. This role requires a hybrid professional to evaluate the client's critical server and NAS infrastructure and recommend a future-state replacement strategy (Cloud, On-Premises, or Hybrid) aligned with QGEA standards.

Responsibilities

• Current State Assessment: Document all existing server and NAS services and review current IT processes.

• Future State Evaluation & Design: Define and evaluate future options, designing solution architectures for high data throughput and resilience.

• QGEA Compliance: Ensure all future designs and recommendations strictly comply with Queensland Government Enterprise Architecture standards.

• Cost & Risk Analysis: Deliver a detailed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for all options (CAPEX/OPEX), including disaster resilience planning.

• Create comprehensive current-state documentation and formal technical process documentation.

• Manage stakeholders effectively, collaborating with small technical teams and high-level management.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience as a hybrid Senior Business Analyst and Solution Architect in the Government sector.

• Deep knowledge of Enterprise IT infrastructure design (server, storage NAS/SAN, network solutions).

• Proven experience with large-scale data-intensive environments requiring high data throughput and reliability.

• Experience evaluating and designing solutions leveraging major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Mandatory experience in projects requiring strict adherence to QGEA standards.

• Expertise in Financial Modelling (TCO), including capital and operational costing.

• Demonstrated experience in disaster resilience and severe weather operational requirements.

What's On Offer?

• Initial 2 months contract, commencing 1st December 2025
• Located in Brisbane, and hybrid work mode to get your best work done! (2-3 days in the office)
• Lead a critical IT infrastructure strategy & TCO assessment for government
• Focus on high data throughput, disaster resilience, and QGEA compliance

Next Steps (static) If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via SEEK. Please note that due to the volume of responses, only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.

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