Whizdom Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Windows System Engineer Whizdom Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Base pay range A$140.00/hr - A$180.00/hr

About the Client Our client is a large Australian Government organisation undertaking a significant uplift of their technology environment. They are expanding their technical team and require an experienced Linux Engineer to support the development, integration, maintenance, and operational readiness of a key enterprise system. You’ll be joining a highly skilled group working on complex systems within a secure and structured environment.

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Windows Engineer to join a specialised capability team delivering systems engineering, software development, sustainment, and integration services within a secure deployed ICT environment. This long‑term role involves contributing to system design, build, automation, administration, patching, and third‑level support across Windows‑based virtualised platforms, while working closely with a small engineering team to develop, maintain, and integrate software components, support production environments, and provide technical advice for continuous improvement. The position is primarily on‑site in Canberra within a high‑security, high‑impact operational setting.

Key responsibilities

Designing and documenting Windows‑based system nodes and ensuring alignment with interfacing systems

Developing and maintaining software components

Building, administering, and supporting production environments

Automating installation and configuration processes

Providing Level 3 support, troubleshooting, and incident resolution





Managing system baselines, configuration control, and software inventories

Contributing to SOPs, training materials, and knowledge transfer activities

Developing and executing patch management processes

Ensuring system compliance against technical baselines and security requirements

This is a hands‑on technical engineering role requiring both independence and strong collaboration across a multi‑disciplinary team.

The Successful Candidate To be successful, you will bring advanced experience in Windows engineering, software development, and system administration in complex or secure ICT environments.

Robust background in Windows‑based software development (Microsoft development tools)

Proficiency in PowerShell, Group Policy, and Active Directory / ADFS

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab Actions)

Familiarity with KVM virtualisation, OpenStack, Ansible, and software integration

Ability to troubleshoot complex faults, including reviewing code written by others

Strong communication skills and ability to provide technical advice

Highly desirable

8+ years’ software development experience

Experience with SharePoint administration

Exposure to Linux development or administration

Experience with deployable or remote CIS environments





Understanding of systems engineering processes or agile delivery

Additional scripting (Bash, Python)

Ability to work on‑site in Canberra for the majority of the engagement

What is on Offer

Long‑term Contract: Until 30 June 2027 with 2 × 12 month extension options

Contract engagement with a major Australian Government client.

Opportunity to work on a high‑impact technology uplift program.

Canberra‑based role within a collaborative and high‑performing technical team.

A chance to contribute to a complex, enterprise‑level Linux environment with opportunities to expand your technical skillset.

Security Requirements To be eligible for this role, you

must be an Australian Citizen . Due to the work workplace, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold

current NV2 Security Clearance .

How to Apply Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.

Applications open until

19 January 2026 .

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre‑employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

Technology, Information and Media and Engineering Services

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