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Systems Operation Engineer

Systems Operation Engineer (16646) Canberra, Australia

Salary: Level 3 or 4

Start: circa 10 November 2025
Duration: 12 months – with 2 x 12 month extension options
Location: Canberra, ACT

Basic Requirements:

  • AGSVA Security clearance
  • Defence experience
  • Extensive experience in Cloud Domain Solution Architecture capacity (AWS) across both infrastructure and application side of Cloud solution
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Amazon Web Services (AWS) services and in particular:
    • Compute services (RHEL, Ubuntu and Windows Server)
    • Storage & archival services
    • Database services and replication methodologies
    • Network & Content Delivery services and network connectivity options
    • Migration services
    • Management tools and services
    • Security, Identity & Compliance services
    • Analytics services
    • Application Services
    • Messaging services
    • Desktop and App Streaming services.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in AWS security features and best practice
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in AWS implementation for elasticity and scalability
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in AWS self-healing techniques, fault-tolerant services and disaster recovery and fail-over strategies
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in deployment and management within AWS
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in general ICT including:
    • large-scale distributed systems
    • multi-tier architectures
    • loose coupling
    • system performance tuning
    • network concepts
    • RESTful web services, XML and JSON
    • Information and application security concepts including public key encryption, remote access, access credentials, and certificate-based authentication
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in cloud security, the risks, threats and protective measures and treatments that can be implemented.

Desirable requirements:

  • Experience using and managing Hydrographic software such as CARIS
  • Experience and understanding of Geospatial systems and technologies
  • AWS certifications will be well regarded
  • Working knowledge of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and the ability to implement technical solutions that comply with ISM controls

To receive the full information for this position, please “apply now” with your CV.

Application deadline: 8am Mon 13 Oct 2025


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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