Technical Delivery Lead - NV2

Talent Mode; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Mode, in partnership with a Defence consultancy, seeks an experienced Delivery Technical Lead to support a major Defence capability program in Canberra. You will provide technical leadership across design, delivery and assurance within a secure Defence environment.

The role is Canberra-based with hybrid working arrangements. NV2 clearance is highly desirable, NV1 considered. Start ASAP up to 4–6 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex ICT or technology capability programs.
• Strong systems engineering and delivery framework knowledge.
• Experience working in Defence environments and with security controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across capability delivery activities.
• Support solution design, technical planning and engineering assurance.
• Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies.
• Contribute to system specifications, technical requirements and architecture documentation.
• Support verification, validation and technical acceptance activities.
• Engage with Defence, industry and project stakeholders to achieve delivery outcomes.
• Provide technical advice to senior leaders and delivery teams.
• Ensure solutions align with governance, security and assurance requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Systems engineering

DevSecOps

Zero Trust

Job description

Talent Mode is partnering with a Defence consultancy client seeking an experienced Delivery Technical Lead to support a major Defence capability program in Canberra.

Start ASAP up to 4-6 weeks

NV2 Cleared Highly desirable / NV1 Considered

Canberra based - Hybrid

This role will provide technical leadership, systems engineering expertise and stakeholder engagement across the design, assurance and delivery of complex ICT and technology solutions within a secure Defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across capability delivery activities.
• Support solution design, technical planning and engineering assurance.
• Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies.
• Contribute to system specifications, technical requirements and architecture documentation.
• Support verification, validation and technical acceptance activities.
• Engage with Defence, industry and project stakeholders to achieve delivery outcomes.
• Provide technical advice to senior leaders and delivery teams.
• Ensure solutions align with governance, security and assurance requirements.

Highly Desirable

• Experience delivering complex ICT or technology capability programs.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and technical delivery frameworks.
• Experience working within DevSecOps environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and modern security principles.
• Experience leading technical teams within Defence environments.
• Deployable ICT, communications or enterprise technology experience.
• Experience with Continuous Authority to Operate (CATO) environments.
• Knowledge of architecture, engineering assurance and cyber security frameworks.

About You

You are a collaborative technical leader with strong Defence experience and a proven ability to guide complex technology initiatives from design through to delivery. You can effectively engage stakeholders, manage technical risk and deliver outcomes within secure and highly regulated environments.