Staff IT Systems Engineer, ICT Lead (R5660)
Core
Design, deliver, and securely operate ICT for Shield AI's Australian regional hub, managing network, cloud, endpoint, and identity services while ensuring compliance with Australian sovereignty and export controls.
Role type
Staff IT Systems Engineer / ICT Lead
Builds
Regional network infrastructure, cloud environments (AWS/Azure), secure endpoint management, and compliance-controlled access systems for defense programs.
Domain
Defense technology, sovereign cloud, export control compliance
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise networking (SD-WAN, routing, switching, firewalls), Cloud engineering (AWS/Azure, IaC), Identity and Access Management, Security compliance (ITAR, EAR, ASD Essential Eight), Team leadership, Scripting automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python), Endpoint management (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Preferred skills
Defense industry experience, AUKUS framework knowledge, DISP membership experience
Technologies
AWS, Azure, SD-WAN, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Jamf, PowerShell, Bash, Python
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a small ICT team; manage regional ICT budget and strategy; oversee network and cloud infrastructure; enforce export control and data sovereignty policies; manage vendor relationships and service delivery; support classified and need-to-know environments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
