Location Sydney
Job type Temporary
Salary Negotiable
Specialisation ICT
Contact person James Griffiths
Reference TR/062995
Call Email James

Systems Engineer - Data Centre Design

6-Month Contract | Sydney (Interstate Candidates Considered)
NV1 Clearance & ITAR Compliance Required

A global organisation operating within a highly regulated Defence environment is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the assessment, design and implementation of a data centre capability supporting mission and enterprise systems.

This role will suit a Systems Engineer with a strong ICT infrastructure background, comfortable working across requirements, design assurance, engineering change and sustainment activities in complex environments.

The Role

The Systems Engineer will provide end-to-end systems engineering support across infrastructure and ICT systems, ensuring design integrity, compliance and operational readiness throughout the lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform core systems engineering activities including requirements analysis and traceability, system design, analysis, verification and validation.

  • Lead and deliver engineering changes in line with the Engineering Management Plan, including Engineering Change Proposals and Applications for Deviation.

  • Conduct technical risk assessments, identifying and mitigating risks associated with system and infrastructure changes.

  • Develop and update design and engineering documentation in accordance with approved changes.

  • Support fault finding and implementation across ICT systems and applications underpinning infrastructure, processes and operations.

  • Provide engineering support across servers, networks, applications, software and security.

  • Work closely with senior engineering stakeholders, including the Chief Engineer and Systems Engineering Manager, on assigned tasks and priorities.

What You'll Need

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.

  • Demonstrated experience as a Systems Engineer within Defence or a similarly regulated industry.

  • Strong ICT infrastructure knowledge, with the ability to operate across complex technical environments.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical skills, including root cause analysis and development of practical, risk-based solutions.

  • Proven ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining system integrity.

  • A proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

Security & Compliance Requirements

  • Australian Citizenship.

  • An active NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance (or previously held).

  • Ability to access and work with ITAR-controlled information (mandatory).

All applications should include your resume as a word document.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact James Griffiths on 03 9982 0314.

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