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
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer / Network Technician to support the delivery, sustainment and enhancement of complex ICT and communications capabilities within a Defence environment.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the operational readiness, integration, governance and lifecycle management of mission-critical ICT systems. The role combines technical engineering expertise with system sustainment responsibilities, ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, interoperable and fit for operational use.
You will support a broad range of activities including system integration, software and network support, verification and validation, configuration management, compliance and accreditation activities, capability enhancements and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with technical teams, project stakeholders and industry partners, you will help deliver and sustain critical ICT capabilities throughout their lifecycle.
This position offers the opportunity to work across both operational support and project delivery environments, contributing to the ongoing evolution, performance and reliability of complex Defence systems.
Location: Williamtown, NSW (Remote may also be considered).
Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a current NV2 Security Clearance
About You
You are an experienced ICT professional with a background in software engineering, network engineering or systems engineering, and a strong understanding of complex ICT environments.
You will demonstrate experience in:
- Supporting the sustainment, operation and lifecycle management of ICT systems
- Software engineering, software integration and system enhancement activities
- Network technologies, communications systems and ICT infrastructure
- System integration, interoperability and capability delivery activities
- Verification and Validation (V&V), testing and assurance processes
- Configuration management, system governance and compliance activities
- Supporting accreditation, compliance and security assurance frameworks
- Managing system issues, defects and capability improvements
- Working with technical stakeholders, vendors and multidisciplinary delivery teams
- Producing technical documentation, reports and engineering artefacts
Highly regarded candidates will possess experience in Defence ICT environments, systems assurance, accreditation frameworks, software delivery, network design and support, systems engineering or integrated lifecycle management.
You will have strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide practical technical advice, manage competing priorities and contribute to the successful delivery and sustainment of complex ICT capabilities.
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.
