SOE Integration Engineer
Rate Guide:
$1100 - $1500 per day
Location of Work:
ACT – Symonston
Contract Duration:
9 March 2026 – 30 June 2026 (maximum 77 days)
Extension Options:
None
Start Date:
9 March 2026
Maximum Hours:
Up to 40 hours per week
Security Clearance:
Must hold NV1 minimum (ability to upgrade to NV2)
Working Arrangements:
Primarily onsite at Symonston, ACT.
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Standard Operating Environment (SOE) Integration Engineer to support advanced systems integration and capability development activities within a high-assurance Defence environment.
This is a hands-on technical role focused on designing, building, integrating and maintaining deployable and fixed ICT environments. You will operate as a subject matter expert within a small, high-performing team responsible for systems-of-systems integration, experimentation environments, and operational capability support.
The engagement requires deep expertise in SOE engineering, automation, DevOps practices, Windows enterprise environments, and secure network integration. You will contribute to deployable solutions, data centre and network integration design, and provide technical guidance across complex interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build and manage Windows-based SOE environments across development, test and production systems
* Implement automation and orchestration using DevOps toolsets (PowerShell/PowerCLI, Ansible, GitLab and similar)
* Support deployable and static local area networks in secure environments
* Configure and administer enterprise Microsoft services including Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, PKI and endpoint security
* Develop and maintain deployment pipelines using MDT, MECM and Intune
* Package, install and manage server and application software (Windows and Linux desirable)
* Provide technical support during exercises, trials and operational activities
* Produce and maintain system design documentation and configuration control artefacts
* Contribute to integration design across complex network and platform interfaces
* Propose and assess emerging technologies to support future capability development
* Deliver technical advice to stakeholders and support integration frameworks
Essential Criteria
* Extensive experience (10+ years) in SOE engineering and enterprise systems integration
* Advanced hands-on expertise with Windows Server and Windows client environments
* Strong experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, PKI and enterprise endpoint security
* Demonstrated capability in DevOps automation using PowerShell, Ansible and Git-based tooling
* Experience designing and managing SOE deployments using MDT, MECM and Intune
* Proven ability to work in secure, high-assurance environments aligned to security frameworks
* Strong technical documentation and configuration management skills
* Ability to operate autonomously within a small specialist team
* Eligibility to meet ITAR compliance requirements
* NV1 security clearance (minimum)
Desirable Criteria
* Experience with Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server and Remote Desktop Services
* Application packaging experience
* Exposure to deployable or tactical network environments
* Experience supporting Defence or government networks
* Knowledge of Information Security Manual (ISM) compliance practices
* Linux administration experience
* Experience in systems integration test and evaluation environments
Working Arrangements
This role is primarily onsite in a secure facility in Symonston, ACT. Travel may be required to support exercises, stakeholder activities and field trials. Approved travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with Defence contract provisions.