Systems Engineer – Systems Design | Edinburgh | TSPV

Pinaka Technology Solutions Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Domestic travel as required

Job summary

Pinaka Technology Solutions Pty Ltd in Australia seeks a Systems Engineer – Systems Design for Edinburgh (SA) hybrid work, with active TSPV clearance. You will oversee integration across multi-vendor components and apply design patterns to sustain system resilience.

This twelve-month contract with potential extensions requires extensive Defence experience and knowledge of security principles. The role involves working at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Proven ICT experience across deployment environments.
• Knowledge of Defence security principles and procedures.
• Experience with network architecture and geospatial applications.
• Extensive Defence experience.

Responsibilities

• Explain complex engineering concepts clearly to senior management and partners.

Skills

ICT Experience

Defence Security Principles

Network Architecture

Geospatial Knowledge

Defence Experience

Job description

Systems Engineer – Systems Design | Edinburgh | TSPV

Systems Engineer

Must have an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid).

RFQ Details

- RFQ ID: RFX31029; Portal Reference: AGO26_27-015

- Agency: Defence Australia

- Closing Date: 3 November 2026, 10:00am (Australia/Sydney)

- Estimated Start Date: 10 December 2026 (indicative)

- Initial Contract Duration: Twelve months; indicative end date 9 December 2027

- Extension Term: Two extensions of twelve months, at the Commonwealth’s discretion

- Number of Extensions: 2

- Experience Level: System Design (DESN), Level 5

- Security Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting clearance (TSPV) is required to be held and maintained for this role.

- Location of Work: RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia

- Working Arrangements: Hybrid; access to work from home arrangements. Domestic travel as required.

- Maximum Hours: 1,840 hours across 230 days

Job Details

The Systems Engineer will oversee complex integrations across multi-vendor components, manage technical risk and ensure consistent application of design patterns, which is essential to maintaining system resilience and sustainment efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate complex engineering concepts in clear, actionable terms to senior management, technical leaders, and external partners, shaping organisational understanding and influencing strategic outcomes.

Technical Skills

• Designs large or complex systems.
• Undertakes impact analysis on major design options and trade-off.

Selection Criteria

Essential criteria

• Proven ICT experience in a range of deployment environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the application and integration of Defence Security Principles.
• Demonstrated network architectural knowledge and application.
• Awareness of Geospatial products and end-uses.
• Extensive Defence experience.

Why choose Pinaka

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

What you can expect from us...

• Fair, disclosed margins
• Clear communication at every stage
• Honest advice on fit and competitiveness
• Visibility on submissions and process status
• A professional and respectful experience

How you are paid...

• PAYG through Pinaka
• Third-party payroll
• Self-employed (own ABN)

With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws. So that is one less thing for you to worry about.