Technical Assurance Lead

Amentum; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Technical Assurance Lead to provide independent assurance of technical solutions, designs, and deliverables within Defence ICT. You will prepare IPT scopes, verify compliance with standards and security requirements, and report risks to support governance and readiness across Canberra-based programs.

The role requires NV2 security clearance, on-site work at Russell Offices, and a focus on delivering secure, resilient, and interoperable systems for Defence missions.

Qualifications

• Provide independent Technical Assurance for assessment of technical solutions, designs and deliverables.
• Prepare technical scope for Integrated Project Teams (IPT's) for contract execution.
• Verify compliance with organisational standards, policies, architectures and security requirements.
• Identify, manage and report technical risks, issues and dependencies.
• Assess readiness of solutions for implementation and operational support.
• Provide recommendations to improve quality, performance, security, resilience and sustainability.
• Support governance and decision-making through assurance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent Technical Assurance for assessment of technical solutions, designs, and deliverables.
• Prepare technical scope for IPTs for contract execution and delivery.
• Verify compliance with standards, policies, architectures and security requirements.
• Identify, manage and report technical risks, issues and dependencies.
• Assess readiness of solutions for deployment and operational support.

Skills

Independent Technical Assurance

PMP

Requirements/Traceability

Risk Management

Governance Reporting

Security Requirements

NV2 Clearance

Job description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Title: Technical Assurance Lead

Role Description: The role of the Technical Assurance Lead is critical to delivering specialised technical system administration and independent technical assurance within GEOINT Platform Protected and Secret Directorate to ensure Defence systems are secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise architecture, policy, and operational requirements.
The Technical Assurance Lead contributes directly to Defence strategic outcomes by strengthening the integrity, resilience, and interoperability of critical ICT capabilities, enabling informed decision-making, reducing technical risk, and supporting mission readiness across the Commonwealth environment. Through proactive assurance and governance oversight, the role ensures that solutions meet mandated standards and deliver intended operational benefits/outcome to Defence.

Essential Requirements:

• Provide independent Technical Assurance for assessment of technical solutions, designs, and deliverables. This includes assurance on vendor delivered technical deliverables. PMP, Requirements/Traceability
• Preparation of technical scope for Integrated Project Teams (IPT’s) for the execution of contract for delivery.
• Verify compliance with organisational standards, policies, architectures, and security requirements.
• Identify, manage and report technical risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Assess the readiness of solutions for implementation and operational support.
• Provide recommendations to improve quality, performance, security, resilience, and sustainability.
• Support governance and decision-making through assurance reporting.

Required Security Clearance Level: NV2

Location: Canberra, on site, Russell Offices

Weekly Hours: 40