Job Description
Now Hiring: Lead Technical Officer – Defence ICT (FIE Modernisation Project)
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Canberra or Sydney or Perth
n Mon–Fri (40 hrs/week)
n Daily Rate: $900/day
n Contract till 30th June **** with 3 X more 6 month extensions
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NV2 Security Clearance Required
n No WFH (on-site only)
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We're seeking an experienced Lead Technical Officerto join the Fleet Information Environment (FIE) Modernisation Project, delivering secure, integrated ICT systems (Minerva) for the Royal Australian Navy.
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As part of a high-impact Defence initiative, you'll lead a support team managing complex, mission-critical systems across deployed and operational environments.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Lead advanced technical support in Defence ICT environments
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Manage messaging infrastructure, network security, and virtualised systems
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Ensure compliance with Defence security standards & patching plans
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Provide escalation support, training, and mentoring to technical staff
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Liaise with vendors and manage high-priority incidents
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Required Skills & Experience:
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Highly developed knowledge of:
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Microsoft Exchange Administration Processes
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Microsoft Active Directory Administration
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Microsoft Skype Administration
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Citrix Virtual Desktop Administration
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Hypervisor Maintenance and Administration
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Experienced with:
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XMPP chat tools
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VoIP
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Experience with ITIL, team leadership, and Defence environments
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Bonus: Experience with Minerva systems and container platforms
(Docker/Kubernetes)
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Requirements:
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$900/day contract
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NV2 Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
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ITAR compliance required
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Must be available on-site with DSN access (no work from home)
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On-call participation may be required
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Be part of a program that's modernising Navy operations and enabling mission success at sea.
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