ITE1.1 – SITEC IT Solutions Developer – Systems Engineer Operational Infrastructure in Canberra

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. We seek to reflect the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

ASIO’s Operational Infrastructure team is looking for a skilled professional to help manage and evolve a sophisticated technology stack. In this role, you will innovate, build, and sustain the capabilities that enable ASIO’s work. In a diverse and agile group, you will collaborate with experts from across the technical spectrum to solve complex problems and deploy cutting-edge solutions that meet critical requirements. ASIO looks for candidates who are curious, resilient and enjoy problem solving. To be successful in this role, you will enjoy a challenge, have the resilience to tackle the unknown and love the process of tailoring technology to fit a specific need. We are looking for candidates who are team players and self-starters who can drive projects forward independently.

Responsibilities

• Select and implement appropriate systems design methods and tools, balancing predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive (agile) approaches to ensure optimal project delivery.
• Conduct impact analyses on major design options, evaluating technical trade-offs to ensure scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Validate system designs to ensure the strategic selection of technology, efficient resource utilisation, and the seamless integration of complex, multi-vendor systems.
• Balance functional and non-functional requirements within system designs to ensure performance, availability, and maintainability standards are met.
• Contribute to the evolution of system design policies and standards, influencing the selection of core architectural components.
• Assist with managing the lifecycle of security administration policies, ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose, current, and rigorously implemented across the environment.
• Monitor compliance frameworks for security administration, proactively auditing systems to identify and remediate potential security breaches.

Eligibility

What you will bring

• Promotes a security culture by supporting a safe and vigilant working environment.
• Thinks critically about the “big picture” to help improve processes and anticipate future needs.
• Achieves results by taking ownership of assigned tasks to deliver high-quality work on time and to standard.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners to foster a positive and supportive team atmosphere.
• Demonstrates personal drive and integrity by approaching every task with honesty, reliability, and a strong desire to succeed.
• Communicates with influence by sharing ideas effectively and listening actively to build consensus and move projects forward.
• Technical skills including network infrastructure, hybrid cloud management, Automation Scripting, Containerisation, Virtualisation, IaaS / PaaS, E8 compliance practices.

Skills and qualifications

Candidates are required to have the following qualifications:

• For the ITE1.1 and ITE2 levels: a tertiary degree or other qualifications in a STEM field relevant to the position, and on the job experience within one of the relevant technical skills listed above.
• For the SITE C level: a tertiary degree in a STEM field relevant to the position, and/or minimum 2-years on the job experience in one of the technical skills listed above where you were a technical specialist and leader.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ASIO, you must be an Australian citizen assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. This may include reasonable adjustments to assessment methodologies to enable full participation.

What we offer you

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
• A variety of leave options in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave, including stand down between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location

Canberra, ACT. Other locations may be considered according to the needs of the Organisation. Relocation assistance is available if required.

Use of artificial intelligence in recruitment processes

ASIO does not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any point in the recruitment process.

The recruitment selection process

Our selection process is rigorous and extensive. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages may include application assessment, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and interview. We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process.

Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.

Australian Workplace Equality Index

ASIO has achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard in 2024, 2025 and 2026, recognising ASIO’s inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was the first Australian intelligence agency to achieve this status.