Amentum
global engineering
SoftwareEngineerandNetworkTechnician
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“Software Engineer and Network Technician at Amentum. Skills: Network Technician, Software Engineering, ICT systems, Defence governance. Deliver integrated Network Technician and Software Engineering support. Focus on sustainment, governance, assurance, and capability integration”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver integrated Network Technician and Software Engineering support; ensuring ICT systems remain compliant, interoperable, and mission-ready; deliver and sustain critical capabilities; ensuring system availability and performance; ensuring compliance with contractual obligations; address capability gaps and enhancements
Industry & Context.
address capability gaps and enhancements
OCONUS-Australia-Sydney, Defence operational environment, RAAF Base Williamtown / Newcastle, 40 Hours (Monday-Friday) Onsite, Eligibility to hold and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2), working with secure ICT systems, managing cryptographic materials
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experienced ICT professional with Network Technician and/or Software Engineering expertise, Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience, knowledge of ICT sustainment, system assurance, governance, and life-cycle management, including accreditation and compliance frameworks, Demonstrated experience in V&V, system compliance (e.g., MIL-STD), and Authorities to Operate (ATO), Experience supporting ICT sustainment, PT&E, system integration, and capability enhancement activities, Sound understanding of Defence governance and procurement frameworks (e.g., CASG BMS, ERP, NDS), Proven ability to engage and collaborate with technical teams, Stakeholders, and industry, applying a practical, risk-based approach, Experience working with secure ICT systems and managing cryptographic materials, written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and advisory outputs
What You'll Do.
Deliver integrated Network Technician and Software Engineering support
and capability integration
Support operational and project-based activities
Ensure ICT systems remain compliant
Engage with stakeholders at all levels
Act as key point of contact for ICT operational support
Deliver ICT training and mentorship
Provide operational support and sustainment
and compliance activities
Manage sustainment and PT&E activities
Coordinate vendor support and sustainment arrangements
Manage fleet training
and capability delivery
Maintain control of cryptographic material
Coordinate technical maintenance activities
Ensure system conformance
Conduct Verification and Validation (V&V)
Support system integration and interoperability activities
Coordinate defect management (RODUM)
Develop user requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
close collaboration with Defence stakeholders, program offices, and industry partners; engage with stakeholders at all levels; build working relationships; engaging with Defence stakeholders, NETTECHs, CCT personnel, and industry partners; collaboration with relevant SPOs; engage and collaborate with technical teams, Stakeholders, and industry
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; technical documentation; advisory outputs
Process & Methodology
project-based activities, capability lifecycle, Prove, Test and Evaluate (PT&E) phases, sustainment planning, program-level ICT systems
Full 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](https://www.fairwork.gov.au) for more information. **Role Title:** Software Engineer and Network Technician **Role Description:** This role delivers integrated Network Technician and Software Engineering support for ICT capabilities within a Defence operational environment. It focuses on the sustainment, governance, assurance, and capability integration of 4SQN ICT systems, including Tactical Data Links and core mission systems. The position supports both operational and project-based activities, ensuring ICT systems remain compliant, interoperable, and mission-ready. It involves close
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