Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.
Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.
We are currently shortlisting for ten opportunities within the Directorate of Deployed‑ICT (D‑ICT) in Joint Capabilities Group (JCG), which delivers and sustains critical ICT capabilities supporting ADF operations. These roles sit within the D‑ICT Engineering Team, working closely with the Design Authority and Engineering Manager to:
Resolve complex cross‑functional system issues
Provide SME support across applications, hardware, and network integration
Deliver quality analysis throughout the system lifecycle
Support cybersecurity accreditation, ATC/ATO, audits, and remediation
Develop High‑Level Designs for DIE security, monitoring, email, and UC solutions
Networking Engineer – design/develop network requirements, evaluate solutions, lead integration and resolve support deficiencies;
Infrastructure Engineer – lead systems/infrastructure solution design & selection, advise direction, mediate across stakeholders;
Applications Engineer – lead application lifecycle design, evaluate vendor products, support implementation/technical resolution;
Software Engineer ×2 (Commvault) – deliver engineering structures and lifecycle reports; design solutions covering backup/storage security, integration & performance
SharePoint Engineer – define SharePoint refresh requirements (incl. WNA), provide evaluation reports, build guide for monitoring solution, deliver As‑Built/As‑Configured template
Engineer (general) – contribute to governance structures, methodologies & compliance; design solutions considering Swap, security & performance
Technical Assurance Engineer – broad product knowledge; maintain current/future architecture models; assess architectures/security/solutions with chief engineer & principal architect
Systems Engineer – deliver system‑design artefact pack (architecture, integration, performance), review minutes, baseline logs, and governance plan
Systems Architect – architecture design pack (data, security, integration, performance) for CJC16 systems; compliance reports & integration review artefacts
Engineering Assurance & Training Officer – engineering‑to‑training gap analysis, and learning management integration pack capturing system changes
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 2 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.
What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services
Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
