Symonston, ACT Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance | 12-Month Engagement (Possible Extension)

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.

Do you have prior ADF experience? We highly value ADF experience and skills, whether as a permanent member or a reservist.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Digital Integration Specialist to supplement a Defence digital integration team in Canberra. You'll help integrate new capabilities and networks into a large networked system, identifying, defining, designing and validating digital integration requirements and supporting their implementation.

You'll assess integration approaches at the early approval stages, address integration risks and issues that come up later, and work with a team of specialists to keep programs consistent.

Key Responsibilities

- Give detailed advice on the digital integration requirements for concepts and designs
- Write technical advice for senior stakeholders on the digital integration of programs
- Produce technical implementation designs and solution documentation, and support workshops
- Develop and present formal technical proposals for capability options
- Review capability definition, design, test and sustainment documents, and give formal integration advice
- Work with a team of specialists to keep programs consistent in their approach to digital integration

Required

- Relevant tertiary qualification in science, engineering or IT, or demonstrated experience




- Specialist experience in one or more of: networking, C4 software, tactical data links, enterprise architecture, distributed systems, networking bearers and waveforms, large software systems, autonomous systems or fires systems
- Knowledge of Defence capability development and acquisition processes
- Practical experience applying technical expertise to the design, integration, test and evaluation, or sustainment of military capability
- Experience in the operation, management or integration of C4 systems highly regarded
- Experience with Defence capability programs, and with collaboration across program areas, highly regarded

Engagement Details

- Location: Symonston, Canberra, ACT
- Full-time onsite - no remote option

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 excellent work, great people, great 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 acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.

📌 Digital Integration Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 IAG Defence and National Security
📍 Canberra