Canberra, ACT Based | Level 3 (Advanced Practitioner) | Requires a current AGSVA NV2 Clearance | 14-Month Engagement

About Us IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role We're looking for an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to support a Defence capability project in Canberra. You'll establish interoperability assurance profiles and build a comprehensive data set across the communications systems used in a large, integrated networked environment, helping reduce the risk of delivering mission systems.

You’ll consult with system owners and stakeholders to inform capability reviews, and identify opportunities to increase interoperability so the end-to-end network stays resilient. The role runs from capturing the current capability baseline through to defining the future state, and it needs someone who can work with senior stakeholders and interpret technical information about Defence communications and information systems.

Key Responsibilities

Establish interoperability assurance profiles and develop a comprehensive data set across the communications systems in the integrated environment

Identify and capture the current capability baseline (architecture)

Define and develop a high‑level capability trajectory and roadmap





Review and develop operational scenarios, vignettes and use cases

Capture stakeholder needs through stakeholder engagement

Assess strategic alignment and explore broader Defence, government and industry insights

Identify drivers for change

Assess the current capability and trajectory, informed by the capability baseline and refined needs, and identify gaps

Develop a current trajectory paper (future state with key uplifts identified)

Design and agree capability target state uplifts

Identify dependencies and constraints, and identify and assess risks

Develop a high-level program roadmap and schedule

Explore finance, delivery and operating model options

Research and analyse architecture, interfaces and interoperability, producing the capability baseline, capability trajectory paper, draft strategy and final strategy

Manage and refine senior capability stakeholder input into the project, including engagement management plans, stakeholder engagement plans and monthly reports

Support capability reviews in consultation with system owners and stakeholders

Required

Current NV2 security clearance

Experience in Systems Architecture and Integration

Extensive experience and knowledge of Defence communications and information systems and the stakeholder community

Demonstrated experience in Defence programs,



design or concept development roles

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical information about Defence communications and information systems and integrated defence systems

Project or program management experience within a Defence context

Understanding of staff processes within operational headquarters

Knowledge and experience working within the Defence Capability System

Extensive experience and knowledge of ground-based Defence systems, planning and execution

Knowledge and experience of Tactical Data Link (TDL) networks, specifically Link-16

Demonstrated experience that fits the scope of work and duties above

Engagement Details

Location: Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT

Extension options available

What We Offer With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects.

We can offer great work, great people, outstanding culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptan

📌 Systems Integration Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 IAG Defence and National Security
📍 Canberra