Systems Engineer – Systems Design | Edinburgh | TSPV
Systems Engineer
Must have an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid).
RFQ Details
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RFQ ID:
RFX*****; Portal Reference: AGO26_******
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Agency:
Defence Australia
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Closing Date:
3 November ****, 10:00am (Australia/Sydney)
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Estimated Start Date:
10 December **** (indicative)
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Initial Contract Duration:
Twelve months; indicative end date 9 December ****
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Extension Term:
Two extensions of twelve months, at the Commonwealth's discretion
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Number of Extensions:
2
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Experience Level:
System Design (DESN), Level 5
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Security Clearance:
Top Secret Positive Vetting clearance (TSPV) is required to be held and maintained for this role.
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Location of Work:
RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia
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Working Arrangements:
Hybrid; access to work from home arrangements.
Domestic travel as required.
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Maximum Hours:
1,840 hours across 230 days
Job Details
The Systems Engineer will oversee complex integrations across multi-vendor components, manage technical risk and ensure consistent application of design patterns, which is essential to maintaining system resilience and sustainment efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Communicate complex engineering concepts in transparent, actionable terms to senior management, technical leaders,



and external partners, shaping organisational understanding and influencing strategic outcomes.
Technical Skills
Designs large or complex systems.
Undertakes impact analysis on major design options and trade-off.
Selection Criteria
Essential criteria
Proven ICT experience in a range of deployment environments.
Demonstrated knowledge in the application and integration of Defence Security Principles.
Demonstrated network architectural knowledge and application.
Awareness of Geospatial products and end-uses.
Extensive Defence experience.
Why choose Pinaka
We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward.
We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you.
We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.
What you can expect from us...
Fair, disclosed margins
Clear communication at every stage
Honest advice on fit and competitiveness
Visibility on submissions and process status
A professional and respectful experience
How you are paid...
PAYG through Pinaka
Third-party payroll
Self-employed (own ABN)
With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws.
So that is one less thing for you to worry about.
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