Lead Systems Analyst (Ibm Sterling Integration)

Experis; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Canberra is seeking a Lead Systems Analyst with deep IBM Sterling Integration experience to design, implement and optimise large-scale integration platforms for a government program. The role focuses on secure data exchange, MFT platforms, and enterprise integration initiatives.

The successful candidate will translate business requirements into technical solutions, provide strategic technical leadership, and drive delivery across the project lifecycle in a hybrid working

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience with IBM Sterling products.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation and operation of IBM Sterling environments.
• Liaise with infrastructure teams on hardware procurement, design and configuration.
• Provide technical leadership through build, test and deployment phases.
• Prepare and oversee technical documentation and design artefacts.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and security requirements.
• Drive performance optimization and continuous improvement.

Skills

IBM Sterling experience

Stakeholder communication

Technical leadership

Tools

IBM Sterling

Sterling Integrator

Sterling B2B Integrator

Job description

Lead Systems Analyst (IBM Sterling Integration) | Canberra | 12 Month Contract

Multiple Opportunities Available (Minimum 2 Positions)

We are seeking experienced Lead Systems Analysts with strong expertise in IBM Sterling Integration technologies to join a major Federal Government program delivering critical enterprise integration and secure data exchange capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design, implementation, support and optimisation of large-scale integration platforms that support high-volume business-critical services across government.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions, providing strategic technical leadership, and driving the successful delivery of integration initiatives. You will lead the implementation and management of IBM Sterling platform capabilities while ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards.

You will work across enterprise-wide integration services including:

• Managed File Transfer (MFT) platforms
• B2B secure data exchange solutions
• E-Invoicing services
• Enterprise integration and interoperability initiatives
• Large-scale government and stakeholder engagement programs

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the design, installation and operation of IBM Sterling environments
• Liaise with infrastructure teams regarding hardware procurement, design and configuration
• Provide technical leadership throughout project build, testing and deployment activities
• Prepare and oversee technical documentation, reports and design artefacts
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and security requirements

Performance & Platform Optimisation

• Deliver strategic and scalable integration solutions
• Oversee platform performance, stability and operational excellence
• Manage platform maintenance, patching and support package implementation
• Ensure environments remain compliant with cyber security requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
• Contribute to ICT strategy and business planning activities

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Act as the technical subject matter expert for Sterling technologies
• Mentor, coach and develop team capability
• Support succession planning and knowledge transfer initiatives
• Lead and influence technical decision-making across teams

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with vendors, service providers and government agencies
• Participate in forums and working groups to influence business outcomes
• Manage escalated issues and provide effective resolution strategies

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3 to 5 years' experience working with IBM Sterling products
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects to quality standards
• Strong experience across:
  • IBM Sterling
  • Sterling Integrator
  • Sterling B2B Integrator
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience producing technical and design documentation

Desirable Experience

• Extensive knowledge of enterprise integration technologies
• Experience with service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise platforms
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop technical teams
• Experience managing competing priorities and tight deadlines

Security Requirements

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and must hold a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

Location

Canberra ACT (Hybrid Working Arrangement)

To be considered, candidates should reside within reasonable travel distance of Canberra to support onsite business requirements when required.

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.