Architecture
- End-to-end solution architecture
- Service and integration models
- Future-state design
Success Story
Project Recovery. Operational Success.
From a distressed programme to accredited operational capability.
SolStak was engaged to recover and deliver a critical national cyber security platform. Through expert leadership, re-baselined planning and full-stack engineering, we delivered the capability under-budget and on schedule.
- $200M+ Programme Value
- 12 Specialists Deployed
- 800+ Security Controls
- FOC Achieved
- Under Budget
- On Schedule
The Challenge
The programme was experiencing significant challenges across schedule, budget, architecture and delivery.
- Schedule slippage and missed milestones
- Budget pressure and cost escalation
- Architecture and solution misalignment
- Inaccurate reporting and governance issues
- Stakeholder confidence declining
- Technical debt and delivery complexity
An independent assurance review identified multiple programme and technical deficiencies requiring immediate intervention.
The SolStak Recovery Team
We assembled a multidisciplinary team of senior specialists to stabilise and recover the programme.
- Principal Consultant
- Project Manager
- Enterprise Architect
- Security Architect
- System Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Test Manager
- Developer
- Business Analyst
- Scheduler
- Technical Writer
- Change Manager
Our Recovery Approach
- 1. Assure
Independent assurance review and gap analysis.
- 2. Re-baseline
Re-baselined scope and defined a minimum viable programme.
- 3. Re-architect
Designed a future-state, scalable and secure architecture.
- 4. Replan
Developed an achievable plan with clear milestones and dependencies.
- 5. Engineer
Built and integrated solutions using agile delivery practices.
- 6. Deploy
Deployed to test and production environments.
- 7. Accredit
Secured security accreditation and approvals.
- 8. Transition
Transitioned into service and handed over to support teams.
- 9. Operate
Operational capability delivered and sustained.
What We Delivered
Engineering
- Full-stack engineering
- 125+ applications deployed and integrated
- Automation and tooling to accelerate delivery
Security & Assurance
- 800+ security controls developed
- Security design and accreditation
- IRAP support and assurance activities
Project Delivery
- Re-baselined plan and governance
- Agile execution and daily outcomes
- Transparent reporting and stakeholder alignment
Transition to Service
- Successful Transition into Service (TiS)
- Operational runbooks and procedures
- Knowledge transfer and training
Sustainment
- Transfer of Support Responsibility (TSR)
- Sustainable operating model
- Long-term support enabled
The Outcome
The programme was successfully recovered and delivered, providing a secure, resilient and future-ready platform for critical operations.
- FOC Achieved Final Operating Capability
- Under Budget Delivered under approved budget
- Stakeholder Confidence Trust restored across governance forums
- Operational Capability Enhanced security and monitoring
- Sustainable Foundation Built for scale and future growth
Client testimonial
SolStak brought the leadership, technical expertise and discipline we needed to turn the programme around. Through strong collaboration and a focus on outcomes, they delivered an accredited operational capability under budget and on schedule.