Senior Data Engineer - NV1 Clearance (Canberra)

Cleared ICT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared ICT is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to transform complex operational data into actionable insights for Defence and government customers in Canberra. You will bridge data platforms and end users, delivering analytics capabilities and scalable integrations across diverse projects.

You will collaborate with Defence stakeholders, software engineers and project teams to automate data workflows, apply AI/ML services where appropriate, and deliver data-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science or related discipline.
• Australian Citizenship.
• Current NV1 Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain NV1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage data integration solutions across multiple systems.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, workflows and automated processes.
• Integrate data from operational, analytical and business systems.
• Transform and structure data for reporting, dashboards and analytics.
• Develop integrations using APIs and industry-standard data formats.
• Configure and connect software platforms to exchange information effectively.
• Integrate AI and machine learning services into data workflows.
• Support Defence customers by translating operational needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver new capabilities and product improvements.
• Mentor engineers and contribute technical leadership across projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Integration

Systems Integration

Analytics Engineering

Technical Consulting

Information Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or a related discipline

Tools

Apache NiFi

Node-RED

AWS

Microsoft Azure

APIs and Web Services

JSON

XML

AI and Machine Learning Services

Data Analytics and Visualisation Platforms

Job description

Cleared ICT is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to transform complex operational data into actionable insights for Defence and government customers in Canberra. You will bridge data platforms and end users, delivering analytics capabilities and scalable integrations across diverse projects.

You will collaborate with Defence stakeholders, software engineers and project teams to automate data workflows, apply AI/ML services where appropriate, and deliver data-driven outcomes.