Software Engineer and Network Technician - Defence

Overview

At Quality People, we are dedicated to Achieving Professional Excellence by connecting the right people with the right projects. Our client URGENTLY requires a Software Engineer and Network Technician for a 12 months+ contract role in Williamtown, NSW.

This is a high-impact role within a complex Defence environment, where you will provide critical support for the ICT fleet, including Tactical Data Links and core mission systems. You will play a vital role across both operational support and project delivery, ensuring systems remain compliant, interoperable, and mission-ready throughout the capability lifecycle.

Description

The successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact for ICT operational support, engineering activities, and system governance. You will work closely with Defence stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners to drive the delivery and sustainment of mission-critical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing operational support and sustainment for the ICT fleet.
• Conducting Verification and Validation (V&V) and supporting system integration and interoperability activities.
• Ensuring system conformance, Authority to Operate (ATO), and compliance with MIL-STD and accreditation frameworks.
• Managing sustainment and Test and Evaluation (PT&E) activities for operational and trial ICT capabilities.
• Delivering ICT training and mentorship to support workforce capability development.
• Coordinating vendor support, defect management (RODUM), and cryptographic material control.

Skills and Experience required include:

• Extensive experience in ICT sustainment, system assurance, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated expertise in V&V, system compliance, and accreditation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Defence governance and procurement frameworks (e.g., CASG BMS, ERP, NDS).
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Experience working with secure ICT systems and managing cryptographic materials.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent industry experience.

Must have:

• NV2 security clearance.

Top $'s Paid!

Contract extensions likely!

CV must be uploaded to be considered.

For other future opportunities that are not currently listed, please go to: https://apply.workable.com/quality-people/j/0E5BBAAE57/

Quality People is committed to all forms of workforce diversity and encourages applications from men and women of all ages and cultures, including indigenous Australians, and Veterans.