Start: circa 30 November 2026
Duration: 7 months + 1 x 12 month extension
Location: Canberra, ACT

Basic Requirements:

• AGSVA Security clearance.
• Defence experience.

• Experience leading the administration, integration and sustainment of complex enterprise datacentre environments, including responsibility for the coordination and technical direction of other ICT personnel.
• Strong understanding of physical and software-defined networking principles, including switching, routing, network segmentation, security zones and the integration of datacentre networks with external network boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, assess and maintain security controls aligned with the Information Security Manual and Essential Eight mitigation strategies, including the application of compartmentalisation and network segmentation principles.
• Proven ability to operate as a senior technical lead, provide authoritative technical advice and engage effectively with technical teams, project staff, security stakeholders, capability representatives and senior management without direct technical oversight.
• Experience in the following:

• Installing, configuring, administering and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating environments.
• Installing, configuring and administering enterprise virtualisation infrastructure, including VMware vSphere or equivalent technologies.
• Installing, configuring and administering enterprise storage platforms, including shared storage and their integration with virtualised compute environments.
• Integrating enterprise applications and infrastructure services within secured ICT environments, including environments that do not have direct internet connectivity.
• Developing and maintaining system design documentation, implementation documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, configuration records and technical training material.
• Providing Level 2 and Level 3 technical support for complex datacentre technologies, including fault investigation, technical analysis and resolution of issues affecting integrated systems.
• Managing and directing technical personnel, including work prioritisation, task allocation, technical guidance, workforce coordination and progress reporting.

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Application deadline: 8am Tue 10 Nov 2026


HTR are offering very attractive contract day rates. We offer flexitime and remote work when possible. Veterans are encouraged to apply.


We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Australia Defence sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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