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
- Solid 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

📌 1 x Systems Software Engineer - Remote (Canberra)
🏢 SWU Consultation
📍 Canberra