Network Technician/ System Engineer - contract, Open for remote

PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

Role Description

PERSOL is now supporting a leading Defence consultancy on a Defence contract opportunity (ASAP until 30th June 2027) for a Software Engineer / Network Technician supporting the Air Warfare System Program Office.

Location: Newcastle, remote will be considered.

This position operates within a complex operational environment, contributing to the sustainment, governance, assurance, and integration of 4SQN ICT systems, including Tactical Data Links and core mission systems.

You'll play a vital role across both operational support and project delivery, ensuring systems remain compliant, interoperable, and mission ready throughout the capability lifecycle, including Test and Evaluation (PT&E) phases. Working closely with Defence stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners, you'll help drive the delivery and sustainment of critical capabilities.

As a key contributor, you'll engage with Stakeholders at all levels, build strong working relationships, and act as a trusted point of contact for ICT operational support, engineering activities, and system governance.

This full-time position is based at Williamtown, near Newcastle.

Deliverables

Day to Day Tasks include

• Act as a key point of contact for operational ICT support, engaging with Defence stakeholders, NETTECHs, CCT personnel, and industry partners
• Deliver ICT training and mentorship to support workforce capability development
• Provide operational support and sustainment for the 4SQN ICT fleet, ensuring system availability and performance
• Support governance, policy, and compliance activities aligned with CASG BMS and Defence requirements
• Manage sustainment and PT&E activities for operational and trial ICT capabilities in collaboration with relevant SPOs
• Coordinate vendor support and sustainment arrangements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
• Manage fleet training, sustainment planning, and capability delivery for program-level ICT systems
• Maintain control of cryptographic material and coordinate technical maintenance activities
• Ensure system conformance, ATO, and compliance with MIL-STD and accreditation frameworks for ICT systems
• Conduct Verification and Validation (V&V) and support system integration and interoperability activities
• Coordinate defect management (RODUM) and develop user requirements to address capability gaps and enhancements

Essential Requirements

• Experienced ICT professional with Network Technician and/or Software Engineering expertise, operating effectively in complex Defence environments
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong knowledge of ICT sustainment, system assurance, governance, and lifecycle management, including accreditation and compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in V&V, system compliance (e.g., MIL-STD), and Authorities to Operate (ATO)
• Experience supporting ICT sustainment, PT&E, system integration, and capability enhancement activities
• Sound understanding of Defence governance and procurement frameworks (e.g., CASG BMS, ERP, NDS)
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and industry, applying a practical, risk-based approach
• Experience working with secure ICT systems and managing cryptographic materials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and advisory outputs

If you meet these requirements, please apply now or for a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on 0491 451 213 or reach out ***email_hidden***

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