Canberra’s IT market currently has opportunities across cyber security, enterprise data, transformation, AI architecture and cloud engineering.
The roles below span Federal Government programs and permanent technology work, with options for specialists in security, architecture, data, change and cloud infrastructure.
Cyber Security Analyst (TSPV) | $140 per hour
Contract | Canberra | Posted 6 days ago
If you work in cyber security operations and already hold a high-level security clearance, this role focuses on detecting and responding to threats across sensitive ICT environments.
You’ll analyse threat intelligence, monitor security events, assess vulnerabilities and support incident response. The role also includes reviewing security controls, identifying weaknesses and contributing to technical security testing.
Hands-on SOC experience is required, along with Splunk Enterprise Security. You’ll also need experience with Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Detection and Response and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response platforms.
Knowledge of the ASD Information Security Manual and Essential Eight would be useful. A current TSPV or TS-PA security clearance is mandatory.
Recruiter: Nida Noor
Phone: 02 6202 7700 (Canberra office)
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Profisee Technical Architect | $130 per hour
Contract | Canberra | Until 30 June 2027 | Posted 10 days ago
If master data management is your area, this role puts you in charge of the design and delivery of an enterprise Profisee MDM platform.
You’ll configure master and reference data, hierarchies, matching, survivorship, data quality and stewardship workflows. You’ll also design enterprise data models and build integrations across Microsoft Azure and other data platforms.
Strong hands-on Profisee experience is required. The wider environment includes Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, REST APIs and ETL or ELT pipelines. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code is also relevant.
Azure Synapse, Microsoft Purview, Power BI and Kubernetes experience would be useful. An active Baseline security clearance is required.
Recruiter: Nida Noor
Phone: 02 6202 7700 (Canberra office)
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Business Readiness & Integration Lead | $110 per hour
Contract | Canberra | 6 months with potential extension | Posted 24 days ago
If your background is in transformation and implementation, this role focuses on preparing a business for major technology change. You’ll work between business stakeholders, project teams and technology partners.
The work includes readiness assessments, testing and go-live coordination, risk management and transition into business-as-usual operations. You’ll also support UAT, training and deployment activities.
Experience leading business readiness, transformation or system implementation work is important. You’ll need a good understanding of project governance and stage-gate delivery, along with experience in SaaS implementations, platform migrations or business systems transformation.
Change management, business process improvement and data analysis skills are also relevant. The initial engagement is for six months, with potential for extension.
Recruiter: Shakeel Jeeawody
Phone: +61 418 903 047
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Lead Technical Architect – Microservices and AI | $140 per hour
Contract | Canberra | Hybrid | 12 months with 2 x 12-month extension options | Posted 28 days ago
If your experience combines enterprise architecture, modern software engineering and AI, this role covers all three. You’ll provide architectural leadership across cloud-native platforms, microservices and AI-enabled engineering.
The work includes setting architecture standards and guiding technology modernisation. You’ll also support DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability and platform engineering practices.
Experience across AI engineering, machine learning, semantic search and responsible AI is important. You’ll also need a strong software engineering background and experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, AKS, EKS or GKE.
Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering, platform engineering, cloud modernisation and enterprise automation is relevant. An active AGSVA Baseline security clearance is required.
Recruiter: Abhi Naik
Phone: +61 427 997 851
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Cloud Engineer | Salary + generous bonus
Permanent | Canberra | Posted 1 month ago
If you’re looking for a permanent role rather than another government contract, this position focuses on owning and improving a primarily Azure-based cloud environment.
You’ll design, build and support Azure infrastructure alongside on-premise systems. The work covers VNets, VPNs, firewalls, routing, Windows and Linux environments, security controls and DevOps integration.
Strong hands-on Azure infrastructure experience is important. You’ll also need solid networking knowledge across TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs and routing, plus experience administering Windows and Linux environments.
Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar are required. The role also covers IAM, least privilege, patching, monitoring and compliance.
Recruiter: Shakeel Jeeawody
Phone: +61 418 903 047
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