Job IT Specialist, Canberra

Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

• Fast track your career on breakthrough Defence projects
• Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery
• Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised IT Specialist. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow's capabilities.

As an IT Specialist on The Woomera Test Range Support Services (WTRSS) team, you will contribute to design, development and implementation improvements of the Woomera Test Range. In this role you will contribute to the uplift and modernisation of the existing IT infrastructure, and introduce new capabilities driven by customer requirements.

As an IT Specialist you will:

• Perform system design activities (including trade studies) to ensure that the system architecture is compatible with the baselined product and is consistent across all subsystems and that the system design will meet the system level performance requirements.
• Maintain the design of the system including the specifications and interface requirements specifications as required.
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions across Windows and Linux environments.
• Contribute to integration efforts with VMware, RedHat, and other virtualisation platforms.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise-grade networking hardware and software stacks.
• Apply strong cybersecurity practices in all development and deployment processes.
• Ensure systems align with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and internal security standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Cybersecurity, Software, Engineering, and Technician Teams.
• Travel to Woomera Test Range to support trial activities as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in IT, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with ICT systems’, administration and maintenance, including:
• Networking protocols & hardware (e.g., firewalls, switches, routing, VLANs).
• Windows & Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred).
• VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and containerisation technologies.
• ISM compliance and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Proven ability to work independently in complex, regulated environments.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applica...ity-suitability

The following certifications / skills are highly desirable:

• RHCE / RHCSA (Red Hat).
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent networking certifications.
• CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure / Windows Server.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, PowerShell, Bash).

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at Write to the company

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