Now Hiring: Lead Technical Officer – Defence ICT (FIE Modernisation Project)
Canberra or Sydney or Perth
Mon–Fri (40 hrs/week)
Daily Rate:
$900/day
Contract till 30th June **** with 3 X more 6 month extensions
NV2 Security Clearance Required
No WFH (in office only)
We're seeking an experienced
Lead Technical Officer
to join the
Fleet Information Environment (FIE) Modernisation Project
, delivering secure, integrated ICT systems (Minerva) for the Royal Australian Navy.
As part of a high-impact Defence initiative, you'll lead a support team managing complex, mission-critical systems across deployed and operational environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead advanced technical support in Defence ICT environments
Manage messaging infrastructure, network security, and virtualised systems
Ensure compliance with Defence security standards & patching plans
Provide escalation support, training, and mentoring to technical staff




Liaise with vendors and manage high-priority incidents
Required Skills & Experience:
Highly developed knowledge of:
Microsoft Exchange Administration Processes
Microsoft Active Directory Administration
Microsoft Skype Administration
Citrix Virtual Desktop Administration
Hypervisor Maintenance and Administration
Experienced with:
XMPP chat tools
VoIP
Experience with ITIL, team leadership, and Defence environments
Bonus: Experience with Minerva systems and container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes)
Requirements:
$900/day contract
NV2 Security Clearance
(or ability to obtain)
ITAR compliance required
Must be available on-site with DSN access (no remote work)
On-call participation may be required
Be part of a program that's modernising Navy operations and enabling mission success at sea.
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