Senior Exchange Specialist Infrastructure Engineer | Federal Government
About the Opportunity
Join an elite ICT team responsible for maintaining, modernising, and securing enterprise-grade messaging infrastructure within a high-profile Federal Government setting.
Drive critical platform enhancements, cloud migrations, and hybrid Exchange environments that directly support mission-critical digital services across the department.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance:
Due to the secure nature of this environment, candidates
must hold a current NV1 security clearance
.
What's on Offer
Contract/Engagement:
Initial contract until 30 June **** + Extensions.
Location & Flexibility:
Canberra, ACT (Departmental Premises).
Role & Responsibilities
Support, configure, and enhance both on-premise Exchange and Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online messaging systems.
Monitor service performance, mail flow, and system availability while proactively investigating and resolving complex technical issues.
Implement and enforce email security, governance, and compliance controls across all messaging infrastructure.
Lead email migration, platform modernisation, and service enhancement activities in a hybrid enterprise environment.




Design and execute systems solutions, capacity management strategies, and automated PowerShell scripts to streamline operational workflows.
Author comprehensive technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and handover guides for the departmental recordkeeping repository.
Collaborate closely with project managers, cross-functional ICT teams, and external service providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
Technical Toolkit:
Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Exchange *****/SE) and M365/Exchange Online, PowerShell automation, capacity management, and Arctera (Veritas) Enterprise Vault or similar enterprise archiving platforms.
Experience:
Proven track record operating within complex Microsoft hybrid messaging environments and leading systems installation, decommissioning, and infrastructure maintenance projects.
Core Capabilities:
Strong problem-solving, problem management, and systems design skills (SFIA Level 4/5 aligned), with a clear ability to articulate technical recommendations to stakeholders and managers.
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