Working for a key government own corporation, we are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a payroll implementation and transformation program. This is an initial 6-month contract based in Brisbane, working closely with Payroll, HR, Technology and implementation partners to support the successful delivery of a new payroll solution.

The successful candidate will have strong experience working across payroll and HR technology implementations, with the ability to translate complex business and payroll requirements into clear functional and technical requirements.

Experience with ADP, SAP SuccessFactors and/or Oracle HCM will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activities across the payroll implementation lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops with Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology and other key stakeholders.
• Gather, analyse and document business, functional and process requirements.
• Map current-state and future-state payroll processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Translate payroll requirements into clear specifications for technical and implementation teams.
• Support payroll configuration, integration and data requirements.
• Assist with data mapping, migration, validation and reconciliation activities.
• Work with stakeholders to understand payroll rules, awards, enterprise agreements and business processes.
• Support system, integration and user acceptance testing, including requirements traceability and defect resolution.
• Identify process gaps, dependencies, risks and impacts associated with the implementation.
• Work closely with project managers, technical teams, vendors and business SMEs throughout delivery.
• Support implementation readiness, cutover and transition into BAU operations.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst within payroll, HRIS or HCM implementation programs.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and associated HR systems.
• Experience gathering and documenting complex business and functional requirements.
• Strong process mapping, workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting system implementations, integrations, data migration and testing.
• Ability to work effectively across business, technical and vendor teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with payroll data and business rules.

Highly Regarded

• Hands-on implementation experience with ADP.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience with Oracle HCM / Oracle Cloud HCM.
• Experience working on large-scale payroll transformation or replacement programs.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll requirements and complex payroll environments.

Contract Details

• Initial term: 6 months
• Location: Brisbane
• Start: ASAP / by agreement

If you’re an experienced Business Analyst with strong payroll implementation experience, Apply now or contact David Reynolds at david.reynolds@talentinternational.com

Senior Network Specialist – HPE / Cisco

Canberra, ACT | Hybrid
12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extension options
NV2 clearance or ability to obtain NV2 required

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Specialist to join a high-profile Federal Government environment in Canberra.

This is a hands-on senior technical role supporting and maintaining a complex, secure, multi-vendor network environment. The successful candidate will bring strong Cisco enterprise networking expertise, complemented by experience across technologies such as HPE, Fortinet/FortiGate, Palo Alto and Peplink.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across Cisco, HPE, FortiGate, Palo Alto and Peplink environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot complex LAN, MAN and WAN environments.
• Support Cisco technologies including BGP, MPLS, IPsec, QoS and enterprise routing and switching.
• Manage and support network security technologies and services.
• Support virtualised networking environments.
• Manage carrier circuits and troubleshoot physical connectivity issues.
• Implement and administer network management and monitoring solutions including SNMP, Syslog, TACACS and NTP.
• Use automation tools to support the management of network and server infrastructure.
• Work with technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical network capabilities.
• Support secure network environments aligned with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

About You

You will be a senior, hands-on network professional with strong experience operating complex enterprise networks.
Ideally, you will bring:

• Strong Cisco networking experience across enterprise WAN and LAN environments.
• Hands-on experience with BGP, MPLS, IPsec and QoS.
• Experience working within multi-vendor network environments, including HPE, Cisco, Fortinet/FortiGate and/or Palo Alto.
• Experience administering secure networks compliant with the Australian Government ISM.
• Strong network monitoring and management experience across technologies such as SNMP, Syslog, TACACS, NTP and DCIM.
• Experience using automation tools for network or infrastructure management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Highly regarded experience includes:

• Palo Alto Networks NGFW, including Panorama, GlobalProtect, User-ID, App-ID and Content-ID.
• Linux server administration, including DNS, proxies, web servers, host-based firewalls and security tooling.
• Previous experience within complex Australian Government ICT environments.

If you are interested, please hit “APPLY”. If you would like a confidential discussion, please call Emma on 0480 804 408

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M365 Lead Engineer – NV1
Location: Canberra, ACT
Security Clearance: NV1 required
Contract: Until June 30, 2027 with possible extension options
Work Arrangement: Onsite requirements apply

We are seeking an experienced M365 Lead Engineer to lead the architecture, design and technical delivery of a secure enterprise Microsoft 365 collaboration environment.
This is a senior technical leadership position suited to an experienced M365 Architect, Modern Workplace Architect or Lead M365 Engineer who has designed complex Microsoft 365 environments and can provide technical governance across delivery, security and stakeholder groups.

The Role
You will take ownership of the overall architecture and technical direction of the M365 platform, ensuring the environment is secure, scalable and aligned with organisational security and governance requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the architecture and design of a secure Microsoft 365 environment.
• Own M365 tenant architecture and landing zone design.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight throughout delivery.
• Make and approve key technical decisions and manage technical risks.
• Work closely with project managers, business stakeholders and Cyber/GRC teams.
• Establish technical governance and documentation standards.
• Support secure identity, access and collaboration requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple engineering and delivery teams.
• Oversee change, release and platform lifecycle management.
• Support resilience, backup and data lifecycle requirements.
• Contribute to licensing strategy and cost optimisation.
• Resolve escalated technical issues and design challenges.
• Represent the engineering function in senior stakeholder and technical forums.

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a senior Microsoft 365 specialist with demonstrated experience in:

• M365 architecture and complex enterprise environment design.
• M365 tenant design and platform architecture.
• Leading technical delivery across Microsoft 365 environments.
• Technical governance, architecture decisions and risk management.
• Identity and access management within secure enterprise environments.
• Working with Cyber Security and GRC stakeholders.
• M365 governance, lifecycle, change and release management.
• Communicating complex technical decisions to senior stakeholders.
• Providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Experience delivering Microsoft 365 solutions within Australian Government, Defence or similarly security-conscious environments will be highly regarded.

Security Clearance
Applicants must hold a current NV1 security clearance or higher to be considered.

Application
To apply, hit “APPLY”. For a confidential discussion please reach out to Emma on 0480 804 408

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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Front End Developer to join a major digital delivery environment working on high-profile, customer-facing applications.

You’ll be developing React-based Single Page Applications (SPAs) used to support digital identity and self-service functionality, working closely with technical and business stakeholders across the full development lifecycle.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop modern React Single Page Applications (SPAs).
• Work across the full development lifecycle including design, development, testing, implementation and monitoring.
• Produce technical specifications, application designs and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Analysts and other technical specialists.
• Undertake solution analysis, construction, unit testing, quality reviews and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Work within an Agile delivery environment alongside business and technical stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring strong hands-on React development experience and be comfortable working independently within a collaborative delivery team.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Strong commercial experience developing React and SPAs.
• Experience across the end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Experience working in Agile delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without continual technical guidance.
• Experience transferring technical React knowledge to other team members.
• Previous experience with digital identity or mobile licence solutions would be highly regarded.

The opportunity

Contract: 3 months strong possibility for an extension
Rate: $127 per hour including super
Location: Brisbane CBD

This is a great opportunity for a strong Front End / React Developer to work on modern, customer-facing digital applications within a large-scale technology environment.

Apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

• 6 Month Contract – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Network Engineer with Zscaler Experience

Our client is looking for a Network Engineer to deploy and support secure SSL/TLS services across a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain SSL/TLS certificates across load balancers, firewalls, proxies and web services.
• Configure SSL termination, bridging, inspection/decryption and certificate authentication.
• Manage the full certificate lifecycle, including CSR generation, renewals, replacements and revocations.
• Configure and support secure web access and SSL inspection capabilities within Zscaler.
• Troubleshoot certificate chains, cipher compatibility, handshake failures and application connectivity issues.

Key Skills and Experience

• 4+ years experience across networking TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls and load balancing.
• Hands-on experience with PKI, SSL/TLS protocols, certificates, cipher suites and key management.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting Zscaler in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with platforms such as F5, Palo Alto and Microsoft Certificate Authority or equivalent technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and change-management skills

What’s in it for you:

• 6 Month Contract + extensions
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD/ Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Sarah Jordan on sarah.jordan@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support the design, delivery, and operation of enterprise network infrastructure within a large, complex utility environment.

Working as part of a high-performing infrastructure team, you will play a key role in delivering network upgrades, supporting critical operational systems, and driving network performance, security, and reliability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and firewall environments
• Manage Cisco switching, routing, VPN, and network security technologies
• Support network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement projects
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex connectivity issues
• Work closely with infrastructure teams, vendors, and project stakeholders to deliver enterprise network solutions
• Maintain network documentation, standards, and operational procedures
• Provide technical support and act as an escalation point for complex network incidents

Key Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer within large enterprise environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, including routing and switching
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise network projects
• Strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, network security, and intrusion detection/prevention technologies
• Experience supporting highly available enterprise network environments
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP highly regarded
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills

If you would like to know more, please contact Sean Mantri at sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

A leading Australian financial services organisation is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer to help modernise the way large-scale networks are engineered and operated.

In this software-first role, you will design, deploy and enhance the platforms, automation frameworks and internal services that underpin modern network engineering. You will turn complex workflows into scalable, reliable solutions that improve efficiency and resilience.

Working closely with network engineers, you will solve operational challenges and strengthen automation and testing capabilities.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience building applications and automation solutions in the networking domain
• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible including custom plugins/modules and infrastructure/configuration-as-code
• Advanced Python scripting skills (or a similar language), with sound code review, pull request and problem-solving practices
• Solid knowledge of Linux and container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience developing testing strategies for robust automation frameworks and platforms
• Knowledge of build and packaging systems, dependency management and CI/CD pipelines, preferably Jenkins
• Ability to write database queries and working knowledge of MongoDB
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to translate network challenges into reliable tools and services

Flexible work arrangements, varied leave options and an annual performance bonus are on offer. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online today!

Senior SOC Analyst – Incident Response & Threat Hunting

Auckland CBD | Permanent | Hybrid – two office days | No on-call

Take the technical lead when it matters most.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join a well-established security operations environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will lead high-severity incidents, guide other analysts and influence how the SOC detects, investigates and responds to threats.

You will be the trusted technical authority and escalation point-not a people manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SOC professional who enjoys leading from the front, mentoring others and improving security operations without the politics of formal team management.

The opportunity

You will take ownership of complex security incidents from initial investigation through containment, remediation and review. Alongside incident response, you will conduct proactive threat hunting, support the development of other analysts and help strengthen SOC workflows, playbooks and detection capabilities.

You will work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders, providing clear advice and maintaining calm, decisive leadership during critical incidents.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the investigation and resolution of high-severity security incidents
• Act as a technical escalation point for SOC analysts
• Perform proactive threat hunting and identify emerging security risks
• Analyse network activity, alerts and security events
• Use SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms to investigate and respond to threats
• Support the development and improvement of SOAR processes and playbooks
• Mentor analysts and promote effective knowledge sharing
• Contribute to detection engineering and broader SOC capability uplift
• Communicate incident impact, risk and recommended actions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and response effectiveness

What you will bring

• At least five years of dedicated Security Operations Centre experience
• Previous senior, lead or technical escalation responsibilities
• Advanced experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk
• Strong knowledge of EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender
• Demonstrated ownership of complex security incident response
• Practical threat-hunting experience
• Strong understanding of network analysis and intrusion detection
• Experience working with SOAR technologies and security playbooks
• The ability to remain calm and make pragmatic decisions under pressure
• Clear communication skills across technical and business audiences
• A genuine interest in mentoring others and sharing knowledge

Experience improving SOC processes, detection capability, playbooks or team maturity would be particularly valuable.

What is on offer

• Hybrid working with two days per week in the Auckland CBD office
• No on-call requirement
• Southern Cross UltraCare 400 health insurance
• Life, trauma, income protection and permanent disability insurance
• Employer KiwiSaver contribution grossed up so eligible employees receive the full 3%
• Monthly fitness reimbursement of up to $100
• Additional wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
• A supportive culture with flexible working arrangements
• Genuine influence over SOC processes and capability development

Earlier-career SOC opportunities

We are also interested in hearing from developing SOC Analysts with approximately one to three years of relevant, hands-on Security Operations and incident-response experience. If you are earlier in your SOC career but have practical SIEM and security investigation experience, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now

If you are an experienced SOC professional who wants to remain technically hands-on while leading incidents, mentoring others and improving operational capability, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa to be considered for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We’re looking for an experienced Java / API Developer to join a major enterprise transformation program, building high-volume, mission-critical integration services that support millions of customer interactions.

This is a highly hands-on development role suited to an engineer who enjoys spending the majority of their time designing, coding, testing and delivering production-grade Java applications.

You’ll work within an experienced Agile engineering team using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes and Kafka to build modern APIs, microservices and event-driven applications at enterprise scale.

About the Role

As a Java / API Developer, you’ll be responsible for the hands-on development and delivery of enterprise integration services.

You’ll take solution designs and requirements through to working production code, developing new services and APIs, enhancing existing applications, troubleshooting technical issues and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the platform.

This role will particularly suit someone who is technically strong, still actively coding and wants to remain hands-on rather than move into a purely architecture position.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on development of Java and Spring Boot microservices
• Design, build and maintain secure, scalable REST APIs
• Develop enterprise integration and event-driven services using Apache Kafka
• Write clean, maintainable and production-ready Java code
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications across AWS and Kubernetes (EKS)
• Develop automated unit, integration and API tests
• Debug and troubleshoot complex application and production issues
• Optimise application performance, reliability and scalability
• Work with Docker, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming and technical problem-solving
• Work closely with Solution Architects and other developers to translate designs into working software
• Contribute to engineering standards and development best practices

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for a strong hands-on developer with commercial experience across many of the following:

• Java
• Spring Boot
• REST API development
• Microservices
• Apache Kafka
• AWS
• Kubernetes / EKS
• Event-driven architecture
• Docker and containerisation
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automated testing
• Enterprise integration
• Distributed systems
• Secure software development
• Performance optimisation
• Agile software delivery

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who is comfortable getting into the code and building complex backend services, rather than operating primarily at an architecture or management level.

What’s on Offer?

• 6-month contract
• $700-$800 per day (inc. super)
• Hybrid working environment
• Major enterprise cloud transformation program
• Modern engineering stack including Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and Kubernetes
• Complex, high-volume development environment
• Work alongside highly experienced software engineers
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems at significant scale
• Immediate start available

If you’re a strong hands-on Java developer with experience building APIs, microservices and cloud-native applications and you’re looking for your next enterprise contract,

Apply now or contact ray.stewart@talentinternational.com

A startup company within the prop-tech space, is looking to add a Software Engineering Manager to their growing team. Shaking up the commercial real estate space, their exciting product focuses on helping property owners and managers cut energy costs and emissions.

This role will be open for remote candidates located within the eastern time zone.

The Role Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of 6-8 software engineers across multiple teams focused on different internal projects and tasks
• Conduct regular check-ins and feedback sessions on areas of improvement around contributions to product they’re working on
• Collaborate with Product Team on projects with engineers assigned to determine prioritization and team adjustments to meet task achievements and goals
• Ensuring cross-team projects are properly scheduled for optimal delivery time on technical projects where you are the lead
• Code reviews and discussions with engineers to ensure architectural implementation details
• Evaluate severity of product bugs and technical issues to document impact and correct prioritization

Required Experience:

• Programming experience with Go and React
• 2+ Years of managing a team of at least 4 engineers
• Experience with managing remote/off shore resources and team members
• Experience interviewing and hiring engineers for a growing team
• Has worked in a startup environment previously