Overview
$124,393 - $140,315 (EL 1) + 10 BDCP + Super
Defence Digital Group (DDG) is responsible for shaping, delivering and sustaining an integrated and scalable ICT environment, the Single Information Environment (SIE). The DDG Engineering Branch provides and applies technological principles to create, manage, and maintain digital systems and infrastructure in a scaled agile framework (SAFe). The role contributes to design and leadership of modern workplace solutions built on Microsoft 365, including solution architecture across services such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Purview, Defender, Intune, Copilot, Windows 365 virtual desktops, Power Platform, and Azure Virtual Desktop. You will develop solution designs, evaluate technical options, prepare documentation for assurance boards and design authorities, and ensure alignment with ISM, Essential Eight and Defence architectural standards. You will collaborate with engineering, security, and project teams to steer the integration of M365 capabilities across complex environments and support Defence's mission in the digital age.
About our Team
Microsoft 365 Engineering is responsible for enabling modern, secure collaboration and productivity capabilities across Defence and ensuring Microsoft 365 solutions contribute to Defence's evolving needs. The chapter oversees the architecture, design, and assurance of Defence's Microsoft 365 technology landscape, including Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Purview, Intune, Power Platform, and more. Solutions are aligned to Defence strategy, architectural standards, reusable patterns, and security and legislative requirements, with a focus on driving adoption of modern ways of working and improving productivity and collaboration.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Strong experience designing and implementing Microsoft 365 products and services such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Purview, Defender, Intune, Copilot, Windows 365 virtual desktops, and Power Platform.
* Experience uplifting organisational adoption of modern collaboration tools and helping teams embrace new ways of working to maximise the value of M365 capabilities.
* Proficiency in applying ICT security frameworks (ISM, Essential Eight, ISO27001) within enterprise-scale environments.
* Demonstrated capability leading or mentoring technical teams, uplifting engineering practice, and contributing to reusable architectural patterns.
* High-quality documentation skills, including configuration baselines, future state, architecture papers, design decisions, and artefacts for design and assurance governance.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide clear technical advice, negotiate outcomes, and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
* Familiarity with hybrid and cloud-based environments and how M365 services integrate with identity, network and security architectures.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 29 March 2026
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