1 x Systems Software Engineer - Remote

Required Government Clearance

NV2 - Negative Vetting 2

Contract till 30 Jun 2027

Role Description:

Join our Air Warfare System Program Office (AWSPO) Team in a high impact role supporting advanced Defence ICT capabilities, where you’ll bring together your expertise in Network Technology and Software Engineering to help deliver mission critical outcomes. This position operates within a complex operational environment, contributing to the sustainment, governance, assurance, and integration of 4SQN ICT systems, including Tactical Data Links and core mission systems.

You’ll play a vital role across both operational support and project delivery, ensuring systems remain compliant, interoperable, and mission ready throughout the capability lifecycle, including Test and Evaluation (PT&E) phases. Working closely with Defence stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners, you’ll help drive the delivery and sustainment of critical capabilities.

As a key contributor, you’ll engage with Stakeholders at all levels, build strong working relationships, and act as a trusted point of contact for ICT operational support, engineering activities, and system governance.

Day to Day Tasks include:

• Act as a key point of contact for operational ICT support, engaging with Defence stakeholders, NETTECHs, CCT personnel, and industry partners

• Deliver ICT training and mentorship to support workforce capability development

• Provide operational support and sustainment for the 4SQN ICT fleet, ensuring system availability and performance

• Support governance, policy, and compliance activities aligned with CASG BMS and Defence requirements

• Manage sustainment and PT&E activities for operational and trial ICT capabilities in collaboration with relevant SPOs

• Coordinate vendor support and sustainment arrangements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations

• Manage fleet training, sustainment planning, and capability delivery for program-level ICT systems

• Maintain control of cryptographic material and coordinate technical maintenance activities

• Ensure system conformance, ATO, and compliance with MIL-STD and accreditation frameworks for ICT systems

• Conduct Verification and Validation (V&V) and support system integration and interoperability activities

• Coordinate defect management (RODUM) and develop user requirements to address capability gaps and enhancements

Essential Requirements:

• Experienced ICT professional with Network Technician and/or Software Engineering expertise, operating effectively in complex Defence environments

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

• Strong knowledge of ICT sustainment, system assurance, governance, and lifecycle management, including accreditation and compliance frameworks

• Demonstrated experience in V&V, system compliance (e.g., MIL-STD), and Authorities to Operate (ATO)

• Experience supporting ICT sustainment, PT&E, system integration, and capability enhancement activities

• Sound understanding of Defence governance and procurement frameworks (e.g., CASG BMS, ERP, NDS)

• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and industry, applying a practical, risk-based approach

• Experience working with secure ICT systems and managing cryptographic materials

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and advisory outputs

To apply, please submit through Seek with the below:

• Current CV/Resume

• One page pitch addressing the essential requirements