Windows System Engineer

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 192,864 - 247,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract until June 2027

Opportunity to work on a high-impact project

Collaborative technical team environment

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Windows System Engineer in Canberra for a long-term contract until June 2027. The successful candidate will design, support, and automate Windows-based systems while providing technical advice in a secure ICT environment. They must have a strong background in Windows software development, troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with various technologies. This role offers opportunities to contribute to a high-impact government technology project within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Experience in complex or secure ICT environments.
• Strong communication skills to provide technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Design and document Windows-based system nodes.
• Develop and maintain software components.
• Automate installation and configuration processes.
• Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting.
• Ensure system compliance with security requirements.

Skills

Windows-based software development

PowerShell

Group Policy

Active Directory / ADFS

CI/CD pipelines

KVM virtualisation

OpenStack

Ansible

Troubleshooting complex faults

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Job description

Whizdom Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Windows System Engineer

Whizdom Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Base pay range

A$140.00/hr - A$180.00/hr

About the Client

Our client is a large Australian Government organisation undertaking a significant uplift of their technology environment. They are expanding their technical team and require an experienced Linux Engineer to support the development, integration, maintenance, and operational readiness of a key enterprise system. You’ll be joining a highly skilled group working on complex systems within a secure and structured environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Windows Engineer to join a specialised capability team delivering systems engineering, software development, sustainment, and integration services within a secure deployed ICT environment. This long‑term role involves contributing to system design, build, automation, administration, patching, and third‑level support across Windows‑based virtualised platforms, while working closely with a small engineering team to develop, maintain, and integrate software components, support production environments, and provide technical advice for continuous improvement. The position is primarily on‑site in Canberra within a high‑security, high‑impact operational setting.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and documenting Windows‑based system nodes and ensuring alignment with interfacing systems
• Developing and maintaining software components
• Building, administering, and supporting production environments
• Automating installation and configuration processes
• Providing Level 3 support, troubleshooting, and incident resolution
• Managing system baselines, configuration control, and software inventories
• Contributing to SOPs, training materials, and knowledge transfer activities
• Developing and executing patch management processes
• Ensuring system compliance against technical baselines and security requirements

This is a hands‑on technical engineering role requiring both independence and strong collaboration across a multi‑disciplinary team.

The Successful Candidate

To be successful, you will bring advanced experience in Windows engineering, software development, and system administration in complex or secure ICT environments.

• Strong background in Windows‑based software development (Microsoft development tools)
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Group Policy, and Active Directory / ADFS
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab Actions)
• Familiarity with KVM virtualisation, OpenStack, Ansible, and software integration
• Ability to troubleshoot complex faults, including reviewing code written by others
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide technical advice

Highly desirable

• 8+ years’ software development experience
• Experience with SharePoint administration
• Exposure to Linux development or administration
• Experience with deployable or remote CIS environments
• Understanding of systems engineering processes or agile delivery
• Additional scripting (Bash, Python)
• Ability to work on‑site in Canberra for the majority of the engagement

What is on Offer

• Long‑term Contract: Until 30 June 2027 with 2 × 12 month extension options
• Contract engagement with a major Australian Government client.
• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact technology uplift program.
• Canberra‑based role within a collaborative and high‑performing technical team.
• A chance to contribute to a complex, enterprise‑level Linux environment with opportunities to expand your technical skillset.

Security Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold current NV2 Security Clearance.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.

Applications open until 19 January 2026.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre‑employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media and Engineering Services

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