Quality People Pty Ltd

Software Engineer and Network Technician - Defence

Quality People Pty Ltd  •  State of New South Wales, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

At Quality People, we are dedicated to Achieving Professional Excellence by connecting the right people with the right projects. Our client URGENTLY requires a Software Engineer and Network Technician for a 12 months+ contract role in Williamtown, NSW.

This is a high-impact role within a complex Defence environment, where you will provide critical support for the ICT fleet, including Tactical Data Links and core mission systems. You will play a vital role across both operational support and project delivery, ensuring systems remain compliant, interoperable, and mission-ready throughout the capability lifecycle.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact for ICT operational support, engineering activities, and system governance. You will work closely with Defence stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners to drive the delivery and sustainment of mission-critical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Providing operational support and sustainment for the ICT fleet.
  • Conducting Verification and Validation (V&V) and supporting system integration and interoperability activities.
  • Ensuring system conformance, Authority to Operate (ATO), and compliance with MIL-STD and accreditation frameworks.
  • Managing sustainment and Test and Evaluation (PT&E) activities for operational and trial ICT capabilities.
  • Delivering ICT training and mentorship to support workforce capability development.
  • Coordinating vendor support, defect management (RODUM), and cryptographic material control.

Skills and Experience required include:

  • Extensive experience in ICT sustainment, system assurance, governance, and lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in V&V, system compliance, and accreditation frameworks.
  • Proficiency in Defence governance and procurement frameworks (e.g., CASG BMS, ERP, NDS).
  • Proven ability to engage and collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and industry partners.
  • Experience working with secure ICT systems and managing cryptographic materials.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent industry experience.

Must have:

  • NV2 security clearance.

Top $'s Paid!

Contract extensions likely!

CV must be uploaded to be considered.

For other future opportunities that are not currently listed, please go to: https://apply.workable.com/quality-people/j/0E5BBAAE57/

Quality People is committed to all forms of workforce diversity and encourages applications from men and women of all ages and cultures, including indigenous Australians, and Veterans.

Quality People Pty Ltd

About Quality People Pty Ltd

Achieving Professional Excellence.

Our unwavering dedication lies in matching candidates with their ideal roles in companies, ensuring their interests align perfectly.

Quality People's capabilities include:

Recruitment of highly skilled independent contractors and permanent professionals including, but not limited to; Project Directors, Project Managers, Program Managers, ICT Architects, Project Engineers, ICT, Engineering & Construction Professionals, Business, Systems & Data Analysts, Systems Engineers and Testing & Quality Assurance.

• Sourcing Quality, hard-to-get Specialists

• Huge database of skilled Professionals

• Rapid talent acquisition

• Management of independent contractors

• Ensuring candidates have necessary clearances / police checks or the ability to obtain them

Quality People is a Member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) in Australia. APSCo is a not for profit industry body that represents the professional recruitment industry. Members are governed by its Constitution and adhere to a Code of Conduct that promotes compliance, professional behaviour and ethical and responsible recruitment practices.

Through its ongoing Member communications and professional development programs, we are consistently educated across Government compliance, State licensing requirements, Award changes and updates to the Fair Work Act.

APSCo Membership ensures our business is across changing legislation, best workplace practice and ongoing professional development. Our Membership upholds our commitment to deliver quality service and assures we operate with our client and candidates’ best interests in mind.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Ormond, AU
Year Founded
2002
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