Start: circa 12 October 2026
Duration: 12 months – with 2 x 12 month extension options
Location: Canberra, ACT

Basic Requirements:

• AGSVA Security clearance.
• Defence experience.
• Demonstrated experience engineering and integrating complex ICT systems, applying systems and software engineering practices across requirements analysis, interface management, configuration control, integration testing, verification, validation, and resolution of integration issues.
• Experience engineering, integrating, and sustaining complex enterprise applications and information system environments, including the integration of applications, data services, user environments, and supporting infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, assess, and maintain security controls aligned with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Essential Eight mitigation strategies as part of broader system security and assurance activities.
• Strong understanding of LAN and WAN engineering principles, including IP addressing, routing, DNS, DHCP, and network segmentation, and how these elements interact to affect system interoperability, performance, and security.
• Proven ability to operate as a senior technical practitioner, providing authoritative engineering advice and engaging effectively with stakeholders including ICT teams, project staff, security authorities, and capability representatives to resolve complex system integration issues without oversight
• Must be able to work in person at the primary facility, out of state applicants are to explicitly address willingness to move in the submission.

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Application deadline: 8am Mon 21 Sep 2026



FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS HUGHES ON +61 2 8585 6605 OR



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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