Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Engineer
    ​​    ​​​ (PUBLISHED 06/09/24)

    DM-ASD-25639 SOW 1
    Role: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Engineer
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate
    Location: Canberra, ACT
    Working arrangements: 5 days onsite per week and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed with their manager.
    Start date: 16th December 2024
    Contract Expiry: 12 months x 12 month extension
    Clearance: NV1 minimum

    Closes: If you wish to put forward a submission for this RFQ please email your response(s) to us by 5:00pm Wednesday 2nd October 2024. The role officially closes Friday 4th October at 11:59pm- we will be flexible of course so please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    Requirements:
    The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a statutory agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by the Australian Government. ASD requires Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Engineers to work in support of the ASD cloud migration strategy on complex engineering work within an integrated workforce. This role consists of a number complex task in support resiliency and scale cyber effects. The AWS Cloud engineer will facilitate and assist ASD's migration to of cloud platforms in a timely and mission prioritised manner

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Architecting and designing AWS infrastructure solutions to meet the organisation technical and business requirements
    • Collaborating with cross-function teams to optimise AWS services for cost performance, security, and reliability, while adhering to best practices and compliance standards
    • Coordinate with senior leadership and Technical Directors to achieve key deliverables per REDSPICE guidelines
    • Assist with adoption and adaptation of the end-to-end iteration of AWS Cloud development, delivery and management during design-time and run-time based on the context of the work and selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.
    • Advise and integrate approved security capabilities and work with the security specialists to fine tune and document.
    • Produce detailed service design specifications to form the basis for the realization of AWS cloud-based service solutions. Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications.

    Job Skills and Qualifications:
    • At least 5 years’ experience in Amazon Web Services Cloud Engineer
    • Strong leadership experience and skills in Amazon Web Services

    Other Requirements:
    • Candidates require an AGSVA NV1 to perform the role. ASD will not sponsor candidates to upgrade their security clearances.
    • The successful candidate will work 5 days per week and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed with their manager. The role is Canberra based. Information on ASD’s Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) An OSA is an ASD policy requirement for contractors who will be engaged for a period in excess of 12 months and are conducted to determine a person’s suitability to work in ASD. The OSA requires a psychological assessment, which involves a questionnaire and an interview. Before submitting an application for this role, the candidate should consider their preparedness for questions that may include the following topics: personal relationships, living circumstances, personal values, financial situation, physical and mental health history including substance use, and any civil and/or military record.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    system engineer
    ​​​​    ​​​ (PUBLISHED 13/09/24)

    DM-ASD-25421 SOW 1
    Role: System Engineer
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Canberra (ACT)
    Start date:  Monday, 21 October 2024
    Contract Expiry: 12 Months + 12 Months
    Clearance: TSPV

    Closes: If you wish to put forward a submission for this RFQ please email your response(s) to us by Tuesday, 24thSeptember at 9.00am. The role officially closes Thursday, 26th September at 11.59pm - we will be flexible of course so please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    Introduction and Background
    The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a statutory agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations. The System Engineer will be responsible for the design, integration, testing and documentation of engineering subsystems under general direction and guidance. They will be required to work across a variety of disciplines including mechanical design, thermal design and modelling, ICT infrastructure, ICT security and embedded systems development. 

    Duties & Responsibilities
    • Implement network design on Cisco and Juniper platforms
    • Linux development, which may include developing and configuring a Linux environment, installing operating systems and maintenance
    • Using Python, Puppet and Ansible to enhance and support automation and continuous deployment
    • Monitor systems and infrastructure
    • Translate logical designs into physical designs
    • Design, support and update technical documentation, including SOPs and detailed design documents. 

    ​Essential Skills & Qualifications
    • Demonstrable experience working with virtualisation technologies
    • Demonstrable experience monitoring and actioning security alerts and incidents
    • Ability to maintain and upgrade device software, firmware versions, racking, cabling and labelling of current and new infrastructure
    ​
    Desirable Skills & Qualifications
    • Ability to deploy hosting platforms in a scalable and sustainable method
    • Ability to patch and upgrade existing hosting platforms to improve security standards

    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Software Developer
    ​​​    ​​​ (PUBLISHED 13/09/24)

    DM-ASD-25723 SOW 1
    Role: Software Developer
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Location: Canberra (ACT)
    Start Date: Monday, 28 October 2024
    Contract Expiry: 12 months + 1 x 12 months
    Clearance: TSPV 
     
    Closes: If you wish to put forward a submission for this RFQ please email your response(s) to us by 9am Thursday 26th of September 2024.

    Introduction and Background:
    The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a statutory agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by the Australian government. 
    An experienced Software Developer is required for the development of complex programs, integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software; documenting technical processes and assisting with testing and deployment. 

    Duties & Responsibilities
    • Develop complex programs using a variety of languages (e.g. Python) and development environments to achieve a well engineered result
    • Deliver scripting using a variety of languages (e.g. JavaScript) and secondary skills (e.g. SQL)
    • Develop software that provides high quality User Experience outcomes
    • Adhere to software engineering processes and contribute to software engineering process improvement
    • Assis with planning and prioritisation activities and tasks, applying technical expertise and advice on aspects of system development and integration  

    Essential Skills & Qualifications
    • Demonstrable experience in Python and RESTful APIs
    • Demonstrable experience in front-end frameworks including Django and Angular
    • Demonstrable experience with Kubernetes and Docker automation tools

    Desirable Skills & Qualifications
    • ​Ability to work as a member of an integrated team of technical and non-technical personnel
    ​
    For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    Application support Specialist
    ​​    ​​​ (PUBLISHED 09/09/24)

    RFQ-G10-09092024 SOW 1
    Role: Application Support Specialist
    Skills Required: ASUP / PROG 3, 4 and 5 (see SOW document upload for more information)
    Client: Commonwealth Agency
    Location: Canberra, ACT
    Start date: 2 months Approx. October 2024
    Contract Expiry: 12 months with up to 2 x 12 month extension options (at The Departments discretion)
    Clearance: TSPV

    Closes: Monday 23rd of September 2024 at 5pm - if you wish to put forward a submission for this RFQ please email your response(s) to us by 12 noon Friday, 20th of September 2024. We will be flexible of course so please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    Role Description:
    The Application Support role is critical to the Department and we are looking for experienced and passionate technologists to join our team. The Application Support Specialist will provide technical expertise in the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of application software such as HR/Finance systems, Case Management Systems, collaboration and communications, office automation products and other bespoke software. The role will involve working with business stakeholders, project managers, system architects, software developers and testers.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Contribute to and manage activities for planning, development, enhancement, and maintenance of applications. ASUP.
    • Participates in improvement and enhancement of Departmental methodologies. Assists in the continuous improvement processes by developing and enhancing procedures. PBMG, BPRE, PROG.
    • Supports and maintains enterprise applications throughout the lifecycle. ASUP, HSIN.
    • Work collaboratively with teams of technology specialists, software developers, security professionals and systems administrators, both within the Department and with industry. 
    • Uses application management software and tools to investigate issues, collect performance statistics and create reports. ASUP, USUP.
    • Contributes to application documentation including but not limited to SOPs, user guides, technical documentation, and reporting. ASUP
    • Interprets and ensures compliance with legislative policy and regulatory frameworks

    Mandatory Qualifications:
    • 3+ years of relevant software development or application administration experience

    Desirable Qualifications:
    • IT-related degree (e.g. Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of IT)

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

    solution architect
    ​​​    ​​​ (PUBLISHED 11/09/24)

    DM-ASD-25673 SOW 1
    Role: Solution Architect
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate
    Location: Canberra, ACT
    Working arrangements: 5 days onsite per week and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed with their manager.
    Start date: 16th December 2024
    Contract Expiry: 12 months + 2 x 12 month extension
    Clearance: Must have TSPV

    Closes: If you wish to put forward a submission for this RFQ please email your response(s) to us by 5:00pm Monday 7th October 2024. The role officially closes Wednesday 9th of October at 11:59pm- we will be flexible of course so please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.

    Requirements:
    The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a statutory agency in the Defence portfolio that defends Australia against global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations as directed by the Australian Government.
    ASD requires a Solution Architect to support the delivery and strategic planning for the various transformation programs underway.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Developing capability roadmaps, models and plans to drive forward the delivery outcomes for the organisation, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
    • Designing, developing and implementing complex Systems-of-Systems (SoS) Solutions Architecture to achieve business objectives.
    • Participate in planning, defining and solution exploration.
    • Managing target design, policies and standards, working proactively to maintain a stable, viable architecture and ensure consistency of design across projects within the program, and gaining endorsement by the program's Design Authority.
    • Monitoring industry products to gain knowledge and understanding of currently emerging technologies.
    • Identifying system, infrastructure and project interdependencies and balance competing demands to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
    • Identifying, documenting, and resolving issues and or problems that arise during the course of capability development cycle.
    • Delivering capability utilising the systems engineering lifecycle, including the development of system designs and complex design documentation.

    Job Skills and Qualifications: Essential
    • At least 5-10 years’ experience developing solution architectures for complex projects.
    • Strong leadership experience and skills.
    • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
    • Job Skills and Qualifications: Desirable
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
    • Experience managing complex projects.

    Other Requirements:
    • Candidates require an AGSVA TSPV (Top Secret Positive Vetting) clearance to perform the role. ASD will not sponsor candidates to upgrade their security clearances.
    • The successful candidate will work 5 days per week and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed with their manager. The role is Canberra based.
    • An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) is an ASD policy requirement for contractors who will be engaged for a period in excess of 12 months and are conducted to determine a person’s suitability to work in ASD. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD’s Organisational Suitability Assessment prior to engagement.
    • The OSA requires a psychological assessment, which involves a questionnaire and an interview. Before submitting an application for this role, the candidate should consider their preparedness for questions that may include the following topics: personal relationships, living circumstances, personal values, financial situation, physical and mental health history including substance use, and any civil and/or military record.

    ​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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