Systems Generalist Engineer

Location: Canberra
Discipline: Software Engineering
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $Negotiable
Contact name: Lisa Whitehorn

Contact email: lisaw@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BBBH10279_1767998218
Published: about 10 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

Contract: 6 months + 2 x 12-month extensions
Location: Canberra ACT (primarily onsite at Deakin - remote work may be considered)
Clearance: NV2 (mandatory)
Closing date: 14 January 2026

As a Systems Generalist Engineer, you will support and sustain a newly deployed ICT capability critical to operational outcomes. You will provide broad systems engineering support across complex environments, with a strong focus on incident management, monitoring, fault diagnosis, and system stability. Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will support deployed systems, provide technical advice, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring solutions are fully documented and integrated with interfacing systems.

Who are we looking for:

Must have:

  • Active NV2 security clearance
  • Advanced practitioner experience in systems or software engineering
  • Proven experience supporting incident management and system monitoring
  • Strong capability in diagnosing and resolving system faults in complex environments
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within technical teams
  • Strong documentation skills and experience supporting integrated systems

Desirable:

  • Experience across both Windows and Linux environments
  • Exposure to automation or scripting for system support and maintenance
  • Background in highly secure government environments

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