senior application developer
    ​​​​​(puBLISHED 11/04/25)

    RFQ-LH-DFAT-02624 SOW 1
    Role: Senior Application Developer
    Client: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
    Location: Onsite, Baton ACT
    Start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025
    Contract Expiry: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extensions
    Clearance: NV2 minimum

    Applications Close: please email your response to us by 12:00pm, Wednesday 30thApril 2025. Please note, our clients often restrict the number of candidates we can submit requiring Keane to shortlist candidates. We need time for this so please provide applications before the date listed in bold above. The role officially closes with the client Friday 2ndMay 2025- please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    SFIA skills required:
    • EL1 equivalent

    Job Description:
    We are seeking a skilled and motivated Applications Developer with expertise in ServiceNow and experience working in SCRM Agile teams. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining innovative solutions within the ServiceNow platform while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to delivery high-quality software aligned with government standards. 

    Key duties and responsibilities
    • Design, develop, and implement solutions on the ServiceNow platform to meet business and technical requirements.
    • Collaborate with SCRUM Agile teams to deliver iterative enhancements and new functionalities.
    • Customize ServiceNow applications, including workflows, UI policies, business rules, and client scripts.
    • Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies
    • Troubleshoot and resolve ServiceNow issues and ensure platform performance and reliability.
    • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, configurations, and user guides.
    • Ensure compliance with Australian Government security, privacy, and accessibility standards.
    • Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical expertise.
     
    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    network engineer
    ​​​​​​(puBLISHED 11/04/25)

    RFQ-LH-DFAT-02616 SOW 1
    Role:     Network Engineer
    Client: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
    Location: Barton, ACT
    Start date: 1st July 2025
    Contract Expiry: 12 months + 2 x 12 Month Extensions
    Clearance: NV2 Minimum

    Applications Close: please email your response to us by COB Wednesday 30th of April 2025.Please note, our clients often restrict the number of candidates we can submit requiring Keane to shortlist candidates. We need time for this so please provide applications before the date listed in bold above. The role officially closes with the client COB, Friday 2nd May 2025 - please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    SFIA skills required:
    • The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 4 (LOR 4).

    Job Description:
    We are seeking a motivated and skilled Junior Network Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging professional to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of network systems critical to government operations. The successful candidate will receive mentorship and guidance from senior engineers, while playing a key role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of network infrastructure.

    Desirable Skills:
    • Knowledge of basic networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
    • Exposure to Cisco networking equipment or other vendor technologies.
    • Familiarity with network monitoring tools and network management systems.
    • Previous experience in government or highly regulated enterprise environments.

    Key duties and responsibilities
    • Network Support and Maintenance: Assist in the monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems.
    • Configuration and Installation: Support the configuration and deployment of network devices and systems, ensuring compliance with security protocols and government standards.
    • Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnosing and resolving network issues, and escalating complex problems to senior team members when necessary.
    • Documentation: Assist in maintaining network documentation and ensuring all changes and updates are properly recorded.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with senior network engineers and other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of network services.
    • Security: Adhere to established security protocols and assist in implementing measures to safeguard the network from unauthorized access or attacks.
    • Teamwork: Work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment and manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.

    ​Technical skills
    Demonstrated experience commensurate with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) 4 or above.
     
    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    senior network engineer
    ​​​​​​(puBLISHED 11/04/25)

    RFQ-LH-DFAT-02621 SOW 1
    Role:     Senior Network Engineer
    Client: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
    Location: Barton, ACT
    Start date: 1st July 2025
    Contract Expiry: 12 months + 2 x 12 Month Extensions
    Clearance: NV2 Minimum

    Applications Close: please email your response to us by COB Wednesday 30th of April 2025.Please note, our clients often restrict the number of candidates we can submit requiring Keane to shortlist candidates. We need time for this so please provide applications before the date listed in bold above. The role officially closes with the client COB, Friday 2nd May 2025 - please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    SFIA skills required:
    • The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5 (LOR 5).

    Job Description:
    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to provide advanced network engineering services to support its critical infrastructure. In this contractor role, the successful candidate will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of network systems, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of government IT infrastructure.

    Desirable Skills:
    • Strong experience Cisco based networking technologies – routing/switching and network security, voice and video technologies and ACI
    • Experience working with government agencies or in highly regulated environments.
    • Knowledge of Australian Government IT policies, standards, and frameworks.
    • Familiarity with cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

    Key duties and responsibilities
    • Support: Provide expert-level support for network troubleshooting, issue resolution, and root cause analysis. Address complex network performance issues promptly and effectively.
    • Security: Ensure the integrity, security and privacy of network systems by implementing and maintaining appropriate protocols and controls in line with government policies and regulations.
    • Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for network architectures, configurations, and processes. Prepare regular reporting and provide advice to stakeholders.
    • Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with other IT teams, including systems administrators, cybersecurity specialists, and software developers, to ensure seamless integration of network systems with other infrastructure components.
    • Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in network engineering. Provide recommendations for improvements to network performance, reliability, and security.
    • Compliance: Ensure all network solutions comply with Australian Government standards, regulations, and frameworks, including cybersecurity and risk management guidelines.

    Technical skills
    Demonstrated experience commensurate with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) 5 or above.
     
    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    senior network engineer
    ​​​​​​(puBLISHED 11/04/25)

    RFQ-LH-ASD-02633 SOW 1
    Role:     Senior Network Engineer
    Skills Required: EL1 equivalent
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: ACT, Onsite
    Start date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
    Contract Expiry: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extensions
    Clearance: NV2

    Applications Close: please email your response to us by 12:00pm, Wednesday 30thApril 2025 Please note, our clients often restrict the number of candidates we can submit requiring Keane to shortlist candidates. We need time for this so please provide applications before the date listed in bold above. The role officially closes with the client Friday 2ndMay 2025- please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    SFIA skills required:
    • The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5 (LOR 5).

    Job Description:
    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to provide advanced network engineering services to support critical infrastructure. In this contractor role, the successful candidate will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of Gateway and CDS systems, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of government IT infrastructure.

    ​Desirable Skills:
    • Strong experience one or more Cisco based networking technologies – routing/switching and network security, voice and video technologies and ACI.
    • Familiarity with Cross domain concepts, architectures and technologies.
    • Knowledge of Australian Government IT policies, standards, and frameworks.
    • Experience working with government agencies or in highly regulated environments

    Key duties and responsibilities
    • Support: Provide expert-level support for network troubleshooting, issue resolution, and root cause analysis. Address complex network performance issues promptly and effectively.
    • Security: Ensure the integrity, security and privacy of network systems by implementing and maintaining appropriate protocols and controls in line with government policies and regulations.
    • Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for network architectures, configurations, and processes. Prepare regular reporting and provide advice to stakeholders.
    • Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with other IT teams, including systems administrators, cybersecurity specialists, and software developers, to ensure seamless integration of network systems with other infrastructure components.
    • Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in network engineering. Provide recommendations for improvements to network performance, reliability, and security.
    • Compliance: Ensure all network solutions comply with Australian Government standards, regulations, and frameworks, including cybersecurity and risk management guidelines.

    Technical skills
    Demonstrated experience commensurate with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) 5 or above.
     
    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    junior infrastructure engineer
    ​​​​​​​(puBLISHED 17/04/25)

    RFQ-LH-ASD-02750 SOW 1
    Role: Junior Infrastructure Engineer
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: ACT
    Work Arrangements: Candidates are required to work onsite. WFH cannot be accommodated.
    Start date: Tuesday, 17th June 2025
    Contract Expiry: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extensions
    Clearance: TSPV

    Applications Close: please email your response to us by 12:00pm, Tuesday 6th May 2025. Please note, our clients often restrict the number of candidates we can submit requiring Keane to shortlist candidates. We need time for this so please provide applications before the date listed in bold above. The role officially closes with the client Thursday 8th May 2025 – please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    SFIA skills required:
    • APS 4/5

    JKey Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Maintain security administration processes and check that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures.
    • Develop support documentation of processes and systems.
    • Provide knowledge transfer and training to staff on security systems.
    • Investigate security breaches in accordance with established procedures, recommend required actions and support follow up to ensure these are implemented.
    • Carry out agreed operational procedures, including network configuration, installation and maintenance and patching of network security systems.
    • Use network management tools to collect and report on network load and performance statistics.
     
    Technical Skills:
    • Identify and resolve network problems and issues with applications following agreed procedures. Uses network management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed network maintenance tasks.
    • Install or remove hardware and/or software, using supplied installation instructions and tools including, where appropriate, handover to the client. Conducts tests, corrects malfunctions, and documents results in accordance with agreed procedures.
    • Report details of all hardware/software items that have been installed and removed so that configuration management records can be updated.
    • Provide assistance to users in a professional manner following agreed procedures for further help or escalation.
    • Review change requests. Maintains accurate records of user requests, contact details and outcomes. Contributes to the development of installation procedures and standards.
     
    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    VMware Automation Engineer
    ​    ​​​​​​​(puBLISHED 23/04/25)

    RFQ-LH-ASD-02585 SOW 1
    Role: VMware Automation Engineer
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: ACT
    Work Arrangements: Onsite, 40 hours
    Start date: Monday, 04 August 2025
    Contract Expiry: 12 months + (2 x 12 month extensions)
    Clearance: TSPV

    Applications Close: please email your response to us by 12:00pm, Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please note, our clients often restrict the number of candidates we can submit requiring Keane to shortlist candidates. We need time for this so please provide applications before the date listed in bold above. The role officially closes with the client Friday 9th May 2025 – please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    Experience Level:
    • EL1 equivalent

    Key duties and responsibilities:
    The VMware Automation Engineer will be responsible for the following:
    • Drive the automation strategy, ensuring the Enterprise Private Cloud remains efficient, scalable, and 
      aligned with business objectives.
    • Designing and implementing end‐to‐end automation workflows to reduce reliance on manual provisioning.
    • Creating blueprints tailored to business needs, ensuring repeatable and standardised deployments.
    • Building and maintaining an intuitive self‐service portal, enabling seamless cloud service requests.
    • Aligning portal functionality with organisational objectives, ensuring it meets security, governance, and operational standards.
    • Working with cloud, networking, security, and application teams to integrate automation with existing systems and processes.
    • Ensuring compatibility with various platforms and technologies, improving orchestration and resource management.
    • Conducting workshops and training sessions to upskill APS staff, promoting self‐sufficiency and reducing dependency on external support.
    • Embedding automation best practices within the organisation to drive long‐term adoption and innovation.
    • Providing technical expertise to enhance the cloud automation ecosystem, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
    • Aligning automation strategies with industry best practices, ensuring security, compliance, and performance optimisation.
     
    Technical Skills:
    • Automation & Orchestration: Expertise in VMware Aria Automation (vRealize Automation), workflow orchestration, and infrastructure‐as‐code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible.
    • Scripting & API Integration: Strong proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation, along with experience in integrating RESTful APIs with cloud and IT systems.
    • Self‐Service & CI/CD: Experience developing self‐service portals, integrating with security tools, and leveraging CI/CD pipelines for automation.
    • Cloud Infrastructure & Security: Deep understanding of VMware vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and VCF, security best practices, RBAC, IAM, and compliance frameworks like Essential Eight.
    • Monitoring & Business Continuity: Ability to integrate automation with logging, alerting, and monitoring tools, ensuring high availability, failover strategies, and self‐healing automation.  
    ​
    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.
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