System Engineer

1 week ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia OCRT Consulting Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

OCRT is hiring a Systems Engineer with expertise in Defence capability development and a diverse range of technical skills. We're looking for practitioners seeking to grow their career with an Australian-owned company working within the National Security Sector as part of our Canberra and Melbourne-based workforce.

We invite applications from those looking to commence or continue their career supporting an SME consultancy. Whether you're new to the field or bring specific technical expertise, we encourage you to reach out and express your interest in joining our team.

We are particularly interested in individuals with the following skills:

  • Systems architecture and integration engineering
  • Requirements development and management using tools like DOORS
  • Verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution
  • Security engineering and ICT security documentation
  • Configuration management and technical performance measures
  • Test and evaluation services, including user acceptance testing
  • Experience with Defence standards, certifications and technical delegations

For this role,
candidates must hold an active minimum NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance
. However, your drive and ability to make a positive impact are more important than the number of years you've spent in the workplace.

OCRT is a proudly Australian-owned and operated SME that brings together a diverse team of exceptional individuals, including former APS and Defence members, management consultants, and academics. As a company, we value diversity and are united by a shared purpose: to work on impactful projects that build sovereign capability and make a positive difference in the lives of those around us. At OCRT, we live by our values: strength through trust, motivation through leadership, and serving a greater purpose. We empower our people to empower our clients, and we take pride in delivering high-quality work that has a meaningful impact.

If you share our commitment to making the world a better, fairer, safer, and more secure place, we invite you to apply with your CV.

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