IT Technical Lead

21 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Empirical Solutions Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Join Empirical Solutions – Lead Innovation in Secure ICT Engineering

Empirical Solutions is seeking an experienced IT Technical Lead (Engineering Manager) to provide strategic direction, architectural oversight, and engineering leadership across complex ICT environments. This is a senior, hands-on role for a professional who excels at driving innovation, integrating cloud and legacy systems, and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver secure, high-impact technology outcomes.

You will lead the design, integration, and delivery of enterprise-grade, cloud-centric systems, blending systems engineering expertise with strong leadership and governance capability.

What You'll Be Doing

As an IT Technical Lead, you will:

  • Provide strategic and technical leadership across ICT architecture, systems engineering, and integration
  • Lead the development of enterprise-wide solution architectures aligned with organisational and operational goals
  • Oversee the specification, design, and delivery of complex ICT systems that integrate cloud services, legacy platforms, and emerging technologies
  • Direct engineering teams spanning cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity domains to ensure delivery excellence
  • Manage technical resources and vendor engagement to achieve seamless integration and performance outcomes
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement in engineering practice
  • Develop and implement enterprise architecture frameworks, aligning technical execution with strategic direction
  • Mentor and upskill engineering staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and technical excellence
  • Establish test and evaluation gates to ensure quality, compliance, and security assurance
  • Maintain oversight of ICT security governance and risk management in line with Australian government standards and frameworks

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from professionals who bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, IT Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Demonstrated experience leading delivery of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and ICT systems engineering
  • Proven leadership in engineering management, technical direction, and team development
  • Hands-on experience in DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure cloud operations
  • Strong understanding of ICT governance, risk, and security assurance
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Current or eligible security clearance (minimum NV2)

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

You'll be highly regarded if you also bring:

  • Experience delivering secure ICT systems in Defence, government, or critical infrastructure contexts
  • Familiarity with certification and accreditation processes within high-assurance environments
  • Understanding of enterprise architecture methodologies and cloud adoption frameworks
  • Experience authoring technical documentation, architectures, and solution roadmaps

Why Empirical Solutions?

Empirical Solutions is a veteran-owned Australian company delivering engineering and operational excellence to strengthen national capability. We operate at the intersection of technical precision, strategic vision, and service-minded delivery.

We offer our team:

Flexible/hybrid working options (where operationally suitable)

Paid parental and partner leave

Defence reservist support

Professional membership reimbursement

Structured training, mentoring, and career development pathways

If you're a proven ICT leader ready to shape the next generation of secure, integrated technology solutions, apply today to join Empirical Solutions.

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