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 2026 with 3 X more 6 month extensions

NV2 Security Clearance Required
No WFH (on-site only)

We're seeking an experienced Lead Technical Officer to join the Fleet Information Workplace (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 settings
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 in office 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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