System Engineer RFQ ID: LH-01625 ASD 2025

ASD is seeking candidates who hold active NV1, NV2 or TSPV security clearances. Please clearly indicate the level held within your responses.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

System Engineers manage activities and tasks relating to requirements development, system definition, design and development, integration, verification and validation.

ASD requires multiple APS6 equivalent System Engineers to fill positions across the organisation. A merit pool will be created for future positions that may arise.

Suitable candidates will be required to complete ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA). This will be required either prior to commencing or within 12 months of commencement, as required by the assigned work area. ASD will allocate successful candidates to work areas based on operational needs.

Further information on the OSA is available at: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers/how-apply/candidate-information

• Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025
• Initial contract duration: up to 18 months
• Extension term: 12 months
• Number of extensions: 2
• Experience level: APS6 equivalent
• Location of work: ACT, QLD, VIC, WA
• Working arrangements: Onsite. Working arrangements will be at the discretion of the assigned work area, subject to operational need. Due to the nature of ASD's operations, not all work areas can accommodate work from home. Most roles are based in Canberra. However, ASD may be able to accommodate candidates in the Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth facilities.
• Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
• Security clearance: NV1, NV2 or TSPV

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.

Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.

A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ASD expects the candidates will work within a multi-disciplinary team environment to assist in the development, delivery, sustainment and remediation of capabilities.

Candidate should be an organised and outcomes orientated individual with good communication skills, confident in prosecuting a number of technical undertakings and work packages from concept to delivery. Candidates will undertake planning and implementation of capability through functions including; high and detailed design, implementation, testing, trouble shooting, evaluation & remediation, and transition to operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities may include:

• Provide engineering services to all aspects of the system development lifecycle.
• Analyse complex systems and apply engineering expertise to identify and recommend courses of action.
• Installs or removes hardware and/or software. Conducts tests, corrects malfunctions.
• Designs, codes, tests, corrects, and documents moderately complex programs and scripts.
• Defines the integration build and produces a build definition for generation of the software.
• Participate in the review of externally developed test plans and procedures to ensure integration with requirements and verification processes.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders in documentation development.
• Resolve issues and or problems that arise during the course of capability development.
• Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Technical skills

• Undertaking or holds a Diploma or Bachelor degree in computer science, IT, software engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX-based environments.
• Good knowledge of programming languages.
• Experience in monitoring systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Familiarity with automation software.
• Essential criteria

1. ITOP 4 - IT infrastructure:
Provides technical expertise to enable the correct application of operational procedures. Contributes to the planning and implementation of infrastructure maintenance and updates. Implements agreed infrastructure changes and maintenance routines. Uses infrastructure management tools to determine load and performance statistics. Configures tools and/or creates scripts to automate the provisioning, testing and deployment of new and changed infrastructure. Maintains operational procedures and checks that they are executed following agreed standards. Investigates and enables the resolution of operational issues. Provides reports and proposals for improvement, to specialists, users and managers.

2. DESN 4 - Systems design:
Designs system components using appropriate modelling techniques following agreed architectures, design standards, patterns and methodology. Identifies and evaluates alternative design options and trade-offs. Creates multiple design views to address the concerns of the different stakeholders and to handle functional and non-functional requirements. Models, simulates or prototypes the behaviour of proposed system components to enable approval by stakeholders. Produces detailed design specifications to form the basis for the construction of systems. Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications.

3. HSIN 3 - Systems installation and removal:
Installs or removes hardware and/or software, using supplied installation instructions and tools, including handover to the client. Uses standard procedures and diagnostic tools to test installations, correct problems, and document results. Records details of all components that have been installed and removed. Assists users and follows agreed procedures for further help or escalation. Contributes to the development of installation procedures and standards.

4. USEV 4 - User experience evaluation:
Selects appropriate tools and techniques to evaluate user experiences of systems, products, services or devices. Validates that security, usability and accessibility requirements have been met. Checks operational systems, products, services or devices for changes in usability and accessibility needs. Interprets and presents results of evaluations, prioritises issues and reports on remedial actions. Collates input for future user research.

5. TEST 4 - Testing:
Selects appropriate testing approach, including manual and automated testing. Develops and executes test plans and test cases. Implements scalable and reliable automated tests and frameworks. Collaborates across parties involved in product, systems or service design and development to enable comprehensive test coverage. Identifies improvements in requirements, design or specification processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing. Analyses and reports on test activities, results, issues and risks, including the work of others.

BENEFITS

Why work for ASD?

• Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
• Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
• Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
• Long contracts available.
• Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager (me!) who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.

Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Cindace Prasad at 0449 511 324. #LI-CP