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 Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
The Role
Support the delivery, integration, testing, sustainment and operational support of deployable ICT, tactical communications and Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN) capabilities within a complex Defence environment. The role will contribute to the integration and support of tactical Command and Control (C2) systems, Mission Partner and Coalition networking environments, SATCOM technologies, IBTN equipment and Land Combat System interfaces.
Responsibilities may include supporting Change Control Boards (CCB), developing and executing technical test and validation activities, maintaining hardware and software configuration items, supporting Army deployment activities, producing technical documentation, developing training materials, delivering technical training, engineering pre-production and test environments, and providing Level 2/3 technical support across tactical communications and networking systems.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and multidisciplinary technical teams to support capability integration, operational readiness, sustainment and continuous improvement activities within secure and fast-paced environments
About You
You are an experienced ICT, telecommunications, networking or systems integration professional with experience supporting deployable communications, tactical networking or Defence ICT environments. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support complex technical systems across integration, sustainment, testing, validation and operational support activities.
You will have experience working with technologies such as tactical communications systems, SATCOM, networking and routing technologies, deployable C2 systems, Linux and Windows server environments, virtualisation platforms, scripting and automation tools, secure communications technologies, remote access solutions and collaboration platforms. Experience supporting IBTN equipment, Mission Partner Environments, Coalition or FVEY networks, Voice and Telephony systems, and Army or Defence deployment activities will be highly regarded.
You will be comfortable producing technical documentation, delivering technical training, supporting stakeholders across Defence and industry, and working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in secure operational environments.
Highly Desirable Experience
- Tactical communications and deployable ICT environments
- Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN) and IBTN systems
- SATCOM technologies and tactical networking capabilities
- Deployable Command and Control (C2) applications and systems
- Linux and Windows server administration and SOE management
- Scripting, automation and configuration management
- PowerShell scripting and RESTful API integration
- Routing, switching and WAN optimisation technologies
- HAIPE, encryption and secure communications technologies
- Remote access, virtualisation and container technologies
- Version control and DevOps toolsets such as GitLab
- Voice, telephony and collaboration technologies
- Test, validation and systems integration activities
- Technical documentation and training material development
- Stakeholder engagement across Defence, Commonwealth and industry environments
- Coalition, Mission Partner or FVEY networking environments
- Army deployment support and sustainment activities
Desirable Experience
- Linux software development or scripting experience
- Java or other object-oriented programming languages
- GUI or web-based application development
- Small Form Factor equipment and DLAN interfaces
- DevOps methodologies and Agile delivery environments
- Systems engineering processes and practices
- Knowledge of the Defence One Defence Capability Model
- Ansible, OpenStack, Git or Development Operations repositories/tools
- WAN emulation or traffic generation tools
Preferred Attributes
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to operate effectively within secure and operational Defence environments
- Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on operational support, sustainment and capability delivery
- Ability to transfer knowledge and support technical upskilling across teams
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 infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.
As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment.
