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 experiencedLead Technical Officerto join theFleet 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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