Senior System Engineer

TSPV Senior System Engineer – Zilor Group

Looking for a role where your system's engineering expertise genuinely shapes outcomes, your career grows fast, and you're part of a team that values purpose and impact? We're Zilor Group – an award-winning, veteran-owned consultancy known for supporting Defence and government programs with exceptional people and smarter ways of working. If you're ready to lead high-impact work in a collaborative, no-nonsense environment, keep reading.

Why Zilor Group?

We do things differently - no arbitrary timelines for promotions or pay rises. Exceptional renumeration, tailored benefits, and professional development investment are real here. We have great benefits, but we are receptive too – if there is something important to you just let us know

Thriving Culture: Collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, making work feel less like a job and more like a journey with purpose.

Performance-Driven Rewards: No waiting for arbitrary timelines – shine bright, get recognised.

Top-Tier Pay: Exceptional pay" isn't just a buzzword here.

Personalised Career Support: Big ambitions? We invest in your growth.

Flexibility that Works: Hybrid setups and leave options tailored to your life.

What's the Role?

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead complex activities and tasks relating to ICT infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will span requirements development, system definition, design and development, integration, verification, and validation. You will plan, organise, integrate, and deliver complex systems engineering services and products, while working cohesively with the broader project team, business partners, and stakeholders. Your contribution will directly influence capability outcomes and the successful delivery of critical Defence ICT programs.

Who You Are

You're an experienced systems engineer with a structured and methodical approach to solving complex engineering challenges. You thrive in high-stakes environments and are confident working both independently and as part of an integrated project team. With strong Defence program experience, you are comfortable engaging with stakeholders, contributing to project planning, and ensuring technical integrity across the full lifecycle of ICT infrastructure projects.

What You'll Bring

·Engineering Expertise: Proven experience in ICT infrastructure systems engineering, including requirements analysis, design, integration, verification, and validation.

·Defence Know-How: Strong background in Defence programs, with an understanding of capability development, acquisition, and sustainment pathways.

·Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, senior Defence stakeholders, and technical leads.

·Technical Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering and integration issues.

·Documentation & Governance: Experience preparing system designs, configuration management plans, maintenance plans, and technical documentation that meet Defence standards.

·Qualifications: Degree-qualified in engineering or ICT disciplines, with relevant certifications (e.g., CPEng, RPEQ) highly regarded.

·Security Clearance: Our client has outlined that the suitable candidate must have a TSPV Clearance.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Zilor Group stands at the forefront of the technology space, recognised for its commitment to quality and excellence. By joining our team, you'll contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact on national security. Enjoy highly competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to collaborate with a team that values creativity and professional growth.

Ready to Join?

Apply Now or email your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and AGSVA clearance to talent@zilorgroup.com.au.

Due to the nature of the client, this position requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA (Australian Government Security Vetting Agency) TSPV security clearance.