Deputy Chief Engineer

3 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Calleo Australia Full time

This role sits within a Federal Government cyber program office focused on delivering secure, scalable ICT solutions. The team operates in a fast-paced, technically complex environment and values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About the Role
The Deputy Chief Engineer provides technical leadership across multiple product teams, supporting the delivery of secure and reliable systems. The role bridges engineering execution and strategic oversight, with responsibility for cyber security operations, test and evaluation, and architectural guidance.

This is a Canberra-based position.

Duties

  • Provide architectural and design guidance across a suite of ICT products
  • Lead cyber security and test & evaluation functions
  • Support DevSecOps practices and release processes
  • Mentor junior engineers in areas such as virtualisation, containerisation, and secure development
  • Investigate technical incidents and emerging technologies, providing advice to senior leadership
  • Review and approve product designs in line with assurance frameworks
  • Contribute to documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement

This role sits within a Federal Government cyber program office focused on delivering secure, scalable ICT solutions. The team operates in a fast-paced, technically complex environment and values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About the Role
The Deputy Chief Engineer provides technical leadership across multiple product teams, supporting the delivery of secure and reliable systems. The role bridges engineering execution and strategic oversight, with responsibility for cyber security operations, test and evaluation, and architectural guidance.

This is a Canberra-based position.

Duties

  • Provide architectural and design guidance across a suite of ICT products
  • Lead cyber security and test & evaluation functions
  • Support DevSecOps practices and release processes
  • Mentor junior engineers in areas such as virtualisation, containerisation, and secure development
  • Investigate technical incidents and emerging technologies, providing advice to senior leadership
  • Review and approve product designs in line with assurance frameworks
  • Contribute to documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
Skills & Experience

Essential:
  • Degree in Engineering (Software Engineering preferred), Computer Science, or IT
  • SAFe Practitioner certification (can be completed upon engagement)
  • Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development
  • Strong background in Windows/Linux environments, virtualisation, and containerisation
  • Network engineering knowledge, including SDN and security practices
  • Experience in software testing and evaluation, including tools like Zephyr Squads
  • Familiarity with Australian Government security frameworks (e.g., ISM)
  • Department of Defence experience
Desirable:
  • Certifications such as CDP, CISSP, or ISTQB Advanced Test Manager
  • Experience in systems engineering, SIEM, threat detection, and vulnerability management
  • Knowledge of SCAP, STIG, CIS standards, and MITRE ATT&CK
  • Agile/Scrum delivery experience
Security Clearance:
  • Must be an Australian citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance or higher
How to apply

Candidates must be Australian Citizens with a current AGSVANegative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

If you would like to discuss further, please contactSteph Garrard -

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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