ITE1.1 - SITEC IT Solutions Developer – Systems Engineer Operational Infrastructure

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TS-PA allowance

Employer superannuation

Leave options including study leave

Study assistance

Job summary

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) in Canberra is seeking an IT Solutions Developer – Systems Engineer to design, implement and evolve a sophisticated technology stack supporting mission-critical infrastructure. The role requires balancing predictive and agile approaches and collaborating with cross-functional teams across the enterprise.

You will contribute to policy and standards, oversee security administration lifecycle, and ensure high availability of systems.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in a STEM field relevant to the position.
• On-the-job experience in one of the listed technical skills.
• SITE C level requires 2+ years in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Select and apply systems design methods balancing plan-driven and agile approaches to ensure optimal project delivery.
• Conduct impact analyses on major design options and evaluate trade-offs for scalable, resilient infrastructure.
• Validate system designs for efficient resource utilisation and multi-vendor integration.
• Balance functional and non-functional requirements to meet performance and maintainability standards.
• Lead development of enterprise-wide system design policies and standards and govern infrastructure changes.

Skills

Network infrastructure

Hybrid cloud

Automation scripting

Containerisation

Virtualisation

IaaS / PaaS

E8 compliance

Education

Tertiary degree in STEM

Job description

ITE1.1 - SITEC IT Solutions Developer – Systems Engineer Operational Infrastructure

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation – Canberra ACT

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. We are culturally and linguistically diverse, language skills enhance our collective ability to protect Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

At a time when Australia’s security environment is dynamic, diverse and degrading, our work is more important than ever. Join the mission and make a difference every day.

The Opportunity

ASIO’s Operational Infrastructure team is looking for a skilled professional to help manage and evolve a sophisticated technology stack. In this role, you will innovate, build, and sustain the capabilities that enable ASIO’s work. In a diverse and agile group, you will collaborate with experts from across the technical spectrum to solve complex problems and deploy cutting-edge solutions that meet critical requirements.

ASIO looks for candidates who are curious, resilient and enjoy problem solving. To be successful in this role, you will enjoy a challenge, have the resilience to tackle the unknown and love the process of tailoring technology to fit a specific need. We are looking for candidates who are team players and self‑starters who can drive projects forward independently.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. We are culturally and linguistically diverse, language skills enhance our collective ability to protect Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

At a time when Australia’s security environment is dynamic, diverse and degrading, our work is more important than ever. Join the mission and make a difference every day.

Responsibilities

The key duties of the position include:

As an IT Solutions Developer – Systems Engineer (ITE1.1 and ITE2) in ASIO, you will:

• Select and implement appropriate systems design methods and tools, balancing predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive (agile) approaches to ensure optimal project delivery.
• Conduct impact analyses on major design options, evaluating technical trade-offs to ensure scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Validate system designs to ensure the strategic selection of technology, efficient resource utilisation, and the seamless integration of complex, multi‑vendor systems.
• Balance functional and non‑functional requirements within system designs to ensure performance, availability, and maintainability standards are met.
• Contribute to the evolution of system design policies and standards, influencing the selection of core architectural components.
• Assist with managing the lifecycle of security administration policies, ensuring they remain fit‑for‑purpose, current, and rigorously implemented across the environment.
• Monitor compliance frameworks for security administration, proactively auditing systems to identify and remediate potential security breaches.

As an IT Solutions Developer – Systems Engineer (SITE C) in ASIO, you will:

• Define and govern the selection of system design methods and tools, establishing the framework for when to apply predictive versus adaptive (agile) methodologies.
• Direct the architectural evaluation of major design options, leading the analysis of complex trade‑offs to ensure long‑term strategic alignment and operational viability.
• Provide authoritative oversight and quality assurance for system designs, ensuring that technology selections maximise resource efficiency and integrate seamlessly across the enterprise ecosystem.
• Find the balance between competing functional and non‑functional requirements, ensuring that system performance and resilience align with organisational risk appetite.
• Lead the development of enterprise‑wide system design policies and architectural standards, steering the selection of core components to ensure future‑proofing.
• Strategise the roadmap for infrastructure implementation and maintenance, overseeing the high‑level design of physical and virtualised environments to support evolving mission requirements.
• Establish the governance framework for infrastructure changes and maintenance, ensuring that deployment routines are standardised, low‑risk, and highly available.
• Establish the compliance and auditing regime for security administration, leading the identification of systemic vulnerabilities and directing the remediation of potential security breaches.

Eligibility

What you will bring

We are seeking candidates with the following capabilities:

• Promotes a security culture by supporting a safe and vigilant working environment.
• Thinks critically about the “big picture” to help improve processes and anticipate future needs.
• Achieves results by taking ownership of assigned tasks to deliver high‑quality work on time and to standard.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners to foster a positive and supportive team atmosphere.
• Demonstrates personal drive and integrity by approaching every task with honesty, reliability, and a strong desire to succeed.
• Communicates with influence by sharing ideas effectively and listening actively to build consensus and move projects forward.
• Technical skills including network infrastructure, hybrid cloud management, Automation Scripting, Containerisation, Virtualisation, IaaS / PaaS, E8 compliance practices.

You are not required to address each capability separately in your application. Consider providing examples that illustrate multiple capabilities at once.

Refer to ASIO’s Core Capability Framework to understand what is expected at each level for each capability.

Skills and qualifications

Candidates are required to have the following qualifications:

• For the ITE1.1 and ITE2 levels: a tertiary degree or other qualifications in a STEM field relevant to the position, and on the job experience within one of the relevant technical skills listed above.
• For the SITE C level: a tertiary degree in a STEM field relevant to the position, and/or minimum 2‑years on the job experience in one of the technical skills listed above where you were a technical specialist and leader.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ASIO, you must be:

• an Australian citizen
• assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET‑Privileged Access (TS‑PA) security clearance.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. This may include reasonable adjustments to assessment methodologies to enable full participation.

Notes

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET‑Privileged Access (TS‑PA) security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
• A variety of leave options in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave, including stand down between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working arrangements. Please note due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available.
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to 7 staff‑led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location

Canberra, ACT. Other locations may be considered according to the needs of the Organisation.

Relocation assistance is available if required.

We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above location before applying.

Use of artificial intelligence in recruitment processes

ASIO does not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any point in the recruitment process.

The recruitment selection process

Our selection process is rigorous and extensive. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages may include application assessment, eligibility checks, online testing, skills‑based assessment and interview.

We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process.

Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.

Australian Workplace Equality Index

ASIO has achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard in 2024, 2025 and 2026, recognising ASIO’s inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was the first Australian intelligence agency to achieve this status.

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.