Lead Technical Officer

Now Hiring: Lead Technical Officer – Defence ICT (FIE Modernisation Project)
Canberra or Sydney or Perth
Mon–Fri (40 hrs/week)
Daily Rate: $900/day
Contract till 30th June 2026 with 3 X more 6 month extensions
NV2 Security Clearance Required
No WFH (on-site only)
  
We're seeking an experienced Lead Technical Officer to join the Fleet Information Environment (FIE) Modernisation Project, delivering secure, integrated ICT systems (Minerva) for the Royal Australian Navy.
  
As part of a high-impact Defence initiative, you’ll lead a support team managing complex, mission-critical systems across deployed and operational environments.
  
Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead advanced technical support in Defence ICT environments
• Manage messaging infrastructure, network security, and virtualised systems
• Ensure compliance with Defence security standards & patching plans
• Provide escalation support, training, and mentoring to technical staff
• Liaise with vendors and manage high-priority incidents

Required Skills & Experience:  

• Highly developed knowledge of:
• o Microsoft Exchange Administration Processes
• o Microsoft Active Directory Administration
• o Microsoft Skype Administration
• o Citrix Virtual Desktop Administration
• o Hypervisor Maintenance and Administration
• Experienced with:
• o XMPP chat tools
• o VoIP
• Experience with ITIL, team leadership, and Defence environments
• Bonus: Experience with Minerva systems and container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes)

Requirements:

• $900/day contract
• NV2 Security Clearance(or ability to obtain)
• ITAR compliance required
• Must be available on-site with DSN access (no remote work)
• On-call participation may be required

Be part of a program that's modernising Navy operations and enabling mission success at sea.
  
Only candidates with full working rights and are currently based in Australia NEED APPLY.

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