Application Packager and Technical Support

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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia's largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

The Opportunity:

KBR Defence and Technology Solutions, is a leader in Defence Mission Planning System development and integration. D&TS uniquely couple's aviation mission planning environments, operational and engineering support, training, agile software development, and systems implementation, enhancing current Defence capabilities while designing the future military Mission Planning Environments.

The Application Packager and Technical Support - MPS will be working on technology for the deployment of secure government systems in support of Defence.

KBR D&TS is currently looking for a highly driven Technician to join an agile network development team working on technology for the deployment of secure systems in support of Defence, the Mobile Mission Planning Environment (M-MPE) required for both current and future Australian Defence Force capabilities.

Application Packager and Technical Support - MPS will apply their skills for the development, integration, and deployment of security accredited ICT systems. As part of a pro-active, hands-on technical team, you will work closely with other technical staff and key client stakeholders to provide IT technical and administration support for the MPS and ICT systems used and supported by KBR, including Mission Planning Systems and software for the Australian Defence Force. Also, lead the Mission Planning Environment (MPE) builds and provide technical advice as required.

Due to the nature of D&TS work, all applicants require a minimum of NV1 Security Clearance (usually only granted to Australian Citizens).

Note: As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Position Location – Brisbane or Canberra based, with possible infrequent domestic travel.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Technical support to the development, introduction to service, sustainment and evolution of software and hardware, data, tools and processes in fixed and deployed environments for ADF mission planning systems.
• Technical  input to the development of solutions to resolve issues with data support for Mission Planning Systems.
• Develop, manage, and maintain software, hardware and system configurations for Mission Planning Systems.
•  Development, installation, configuration and testing of Mission Planning software products.Provide effective Level 1, 2 and 3 application support to ensure all mission systems are working and meet the operational needs of users
• Provide user, data and application support on Defence strategic networks
• Identifying and managing program and technical risks and issues within the support to operations scope.
• Reviewing, verifying, and improving Technical, Engineering and Cyber Security documentation produced in support of Mission Planning System development and sustainment.
• Meet assigned tasks within Project deliverables. Identifying and managing Program and technical risks and issues within the support to operations scope.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Defence ICT environments (including Defence Protected Environment (DPE) and Defence Secret Environment (DSE)

• Microsoft Windows Imaging

• Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating System security

• Microsoft Windows Server Administration

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager – Application definition, deployment and monitoring

• Administrative level understanding of Microsoft Windows based Operating Systems – Windows 10 & Windows 11.

• Microsoft Office product knowledge and experience

• Microsoft based Software Scripting e.g. PowerShell and Batch.

• Defence ICT Security Accreditation

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of Aviation Mission Planning and knowledge of AC-C2CS environment

• MSI Packaging –  Creation of and Transforming - Experience with products such as Admin Studio or Advanced Installer

•  Administrative level knowledge of Enterprise Mobile Device Management software.Administrative level knowledge of iOS operating system and mobile devices.

• Experience in software development environments.

• Database Administration (and Development) experience using Microsoft SQL Server products.

• Software testing, including unit testing.

•  Administrative level knowledge of hypervisor technologies – e.g. VMWare and Hyper-V.Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator, or similar Enterprise-level security management platforms.

• Enterprise-level Recovery and Backup Tools.

• Geospatial data – Mapping and Imagery.

Benefits of KBR

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

• Flexible working conditions

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

• Paid Parental leave

• Paid Reservist leave

• Income protection

• Corporate rewards

• Salary packaging/Novated leasing

• Discounted employee stock purchase plans

• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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