1 x Systems Software Engineer - Remote
Required Government Clearance
NV2 - Negative Vetting 2
Contract till 30 Jun ****
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 skilled 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
Strong 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