About the Client
Our client is a leading Australian Government national security agency responsible for protecting Australia from global threats and supporting the nation's strategic interests.
Operating across cyber security, intelligence and advanced technology, the organisation delivers highly secure capabilities that directly contribute to Australia's national security.
This is an chance to work in a technically challenging environment alongside multidisciplinary teams developing critical cyber defence solutions.
About the Role
The Software Engineer / Developer will design, develop, test and maintain complex software components and integration services supporting Active Cyber Defence capabilities.
Working within a collaborative technical environment, you will oversee software development activities, write optimised and secure code, and contribute to the quality, reliability and functionality of solutions delivered by the team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining complex software applications, services, scripts and system integrations
Translating business and technical requirements into secure, scalable and maintainable software solutions
Developing system integration and automation solutions, including APIs and CI/CD pipelines
Applying DevSecOps and secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Contributing to software design, architecture, testing and quality assurance activities
Participating in code reviews, defect resolution, validation and verification




Monitoring and improving software performance, reliability, security and operational effectiveness
Supporting deployment activities and the transition of solutions into operational environments
Maintaining clear and accurate technical documentation
Collaborating with stakeholders and multidisciplinary technical teams
Contributing to knowledge sharing and capability uplift across the broader team
The initial engagement will be for 12 months, with two potential 12-month extension options.
The position is based in Canberra and requires five days of work per week, up to a maximum of 40 hours.
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Strong software development experience using modern programming languages
Experience designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications
Knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud-native development practices
Experience with software integration, automation and API development
A sound understanding of CI/CD principles and associated development pipelines
Experience using version control systems, including conflict resolution and test development




Knowledge of secure software development principles and best practices
Experience contributing to software testing, validation, verification and transition-to-operations activities
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and security-focused environment
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
Candidate eligibility and security requirements include:
Security Requirements:Candidates must hold an active or reactivatableTop Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)Security Clearance on submission.
Our client is not prepared to upgrade an existing clearance for this position.
AnOSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location:The role is based in Canberra ACT, Perth WA or Melbourne VIC.
Contract terms:12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions
Experience Level:APS6 Equivalent
Applicants will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until8am 05 November ****.
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