Technology Specialist - Platform Engineer

Location: Sydney CBD
Employment Type: Full-time
Security Clearance: NV1 (Australian citizen required)

About the Role

Cleared is partnering with a leading technology solutions provider supporting Defence and government projects. This is a critical role for a Technology Specialist - Platform Engineer, responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining ICT infrastructure that underpins key Defence capabilities. You will serve as a technical interface for stakeholders and ensure secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Design & Architecture: Design ICT infrastructure including servers, storage, and virtualized platforms with scalability, redundancy, and performance in mind.

• Infrastructure Maintenance & Monitoring: Monitor servers, storage systems, and other critical components to ensure optimal operation and availability.

• Server & Virtual Machine Management: Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers, applying updates and patches.

• Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed infrastructure designs, specifications, processes, and diagrams.

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Provision and manage cloud-based resources, integrating them with on-premises systems.

• Security Management: Maintain cyber security posture, including patching, monitoring, and supporting Essential 8 compliance improvements.

• Platform Integration: Ensure compatibility across infrastructure platforms and integrate cloud services (AWS, Azure).

• Automation & DevOps: Build CI environments, manage deployment pipelines, and automate infrastructure using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.

• Containerization: Use technologies like Kubernetes to streamline application deployment and scaling.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure infrastructure aligns with enterprise architectures, strategies, and governance frameworks.

About You

• Australian citizen with a minimum AGSVA NV1 clearance (NV2 preferred).

• Experience in Defence projects or highly secure ICT environments.

• Bachelor's or higher qualification in ICT, Engineering, or related field.

• Familiarity with ISM, DSPF, PSPF, WINTEL architecture, Windows deployment, VMware, and enterprise hardware.

• Skilled in scripting (PowerShell), Windows SOE, SCCM, and configuration management.

Why Join Us

• People-first culture: We put people at the centre, fostering wellbeing, engagement, and recognition.

• Veteran-focused: Our programs support Defence veterans with career transition and development opportunities.

• Flexible benefits: Including birthday leave, long service leave, health & wellbeing allowance, higher education subsidy, and service awards.

• Reward & recognition: Programs for outstanding contribution and matched charitable donations.

• Professional growth: Work in a collaborative environment where your skills, experience, and innovation are valued.

Perks & Benefits

• Long Service Leave after 7 years (pro-rata)

• $250 Health & Wellbeing allowance annually

• 5 extra leave days in the first year

• Birthday leave

• $2,500 annual higher education subsidy (including certification fees)

• Veteran Career Development Program support

• Employee recognition and service awards

• Charity donation matching up to $200