Senior ICT Infrastructure Engineer – Reliability & Security

Australian Signals Directorate; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Signals Directorate in Darwin is seeking a capable leader to join the Mission Capability Division and oversee critical ICT infrastructure across the organisation. The role focuses on delivery, operation and sustainment of secure systems supporting national security outcomes.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage hardware assets, drive continuous improvement and ensure governance, safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading ICT hardware infrastructure and/or data centre activities in a complex ICT environment.
• Ability to quickly understand complex ICT systems and requirements.
• Commitment to ICT service management principles.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to documentation and processes.
• Works independently and collaboratively, delegating appropriately.
• Ability to apply sound judgement and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication across modes.
• Effective time and priority management and conflict negotiation.
• Seek out industry best practices to align plans with sustainability targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery, operation and sustainment of critical ICT and technical infrastructure.
• Oversee lifecycle management of hardware and infrastructure assets, including planning, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, inventory and decommissioning.
• Manage and optimise infrastructure resources, including facilities, power, cooling, and space utilisation.
• Coordinate monitoring, investigation and resolution of infrastructure incidents, faults and service issues with technical teams.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams to foster safety and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, asset records and operational artefacts.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors.
• Support security, compliance and assurance by adhering to standards and governance.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity and utilisation trends; provide planning support for future needs.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing practices and implementing enhancements.

Job description

Australian Signals Directorate in Darwin is seeking a capable leader to join the Mission Capability Division and oversee critical ICT infrastructure across the organisation. The role focuses on delivery, operation and sustainment of secure systems supporting national security outcomes.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage hardware assets, drive continuous improvement and ensure governance, safety and documentation standards.