We are seeking an experienced Senior Software/SCADA Engineer to support the development of a new SCADA and PLC application environment as part of a major systems upgrade. This is a 2-year fixed-term contract with likelihood of extension.

This role will lead the development of a new PLC and SCADA application environment to support the upgrade of critical NavAid systems and implementation of a new SCADA head-end. This is a highly hands-on role, focused on modernising legacy PLC and SCADA functionality into Python-based applications, building virtualised environments, and supporting end-to-end system integration and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and configure virtual machine environments using Python, with strong understanding of VM infrastructure (VMware, vSphere, ESXi)
• Re-engineer legacy PLC functionality into modern Python-based applications, including standalone systems interfacing directly with PLCs
• Analyse and process SCADA and PLC data using Python, delivering outputs via web-based front-end applications
• Interpret electrical circuit diagrams and align software development with hard-wired I/O configurations
• Develop and test protocol simulators across PLC, RTU, SCADA, and network layers
• Conduct system integration and automated testing, leveraging Python scripting
• Apply and implement cybersecurity controls aligned to the Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Support end-to-end system lifecycle, including validation, troubleshooting, and optimisation

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in software engineering within complex industrial or control system environments
• Strong proficiency in Python (essential) and C++ (desirable)
• Deep understanding of PLC behaviour, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols
• Experience designing and managing virtualised infrastructure (VMware stack)
• Strong knowledge of Windows environments (Active Directory, Group Policy)
• Experience with network analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark) and solid understanding of OSI Layers 1-3
• Experience implementing security controls, RBAC, and system hardening
• Strong understanding of system architecture, testing methodologies, and engineering lifecycle principles
• Experience supporting and maintaining legacy systems, including reverse engineering where required
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle
• Familiarity with the Information Security Manual (ISM) and security compliance requirements (desirable)
• Experience architecting and implementing complex SCADA systems in operational environments (desirable)

Mandatorily requirements

• A Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar engineering degree, or certified equivalent international qualification, that provides eligibility for registration as a professional engineer under applicable state or territory legislation
• Security: Able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance at the required level. Australian Citizenship is therefore mandatory.

Ideal Background

• Software Engineer with experience in SCADA, automation, or industrial control systems
• OR Automation / Electrical Engineer with strong software development capability
• Experience within:

• Oil & Gas
• Electricity transmission or distribution
• OR vendors supporting industrial / critical infrastructure environments

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

Company

Client in the Telecommunications Industry mainly working on Fibre Optic/ NBN Cabling.

Requirements

• We’re looking for a Network Designer to join our team in Melbourne, playing a key role in designing and delivering fibre networks.
• Designing pit & pipe and fibre networks using AutoCAD
• Producing fibre designs and detailed splicing diagrams using AutoCAD and DAD
• Creating Bills of Materials (BoMs) for fibre deployments
• Maintaining accurate design records and documentation
• Providing design status updates for reporting
• Managing addressing and design data within DAD and telco portals
• Supporting document control and compliance processes

Interested? Hit APPLY NOW or email your CV to josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com

• 12-24 month ongoing contract to start ASAP
• Support a complex VMWare Environment for a large federal government program
• Competitive package on offer

We are on the lookout for an experienced Systems Engineer to deploy and maintain virtualized infrastructure using VMware hypervisors, manage Windows and Linux server environments, and support containerized workloads using Kubernetes. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise in virtualization, system administration, and container orchestration to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of enterprise systems.

Mandatory skills – VMWare ESXi, Coherity backup, VSAN and Cisco VCS

Key Responsibilities

• VMware Deployment & Management
  • Install, configure, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter environments.
  • Perform upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting of VMware infrastructure.
  • Monitor performance and optimize resource allocation across virtual machines.
• Windows & Linux System Administration
  • Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
  • Implement security hardening, patch management, and backup strategies.
  • Troubleshoot OS-level issues and ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Containerization & Orchestration
  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications.
  • Configure networking, storage, and security policies within Kubernetes.
• Monitoring & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Provide technical support and guidance for infrastructure-related projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Engineering degree is fine as well
• Proven experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and storage technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

• 12 month ongoing fixed term contract with multiple extensions
• Help set up the Security Applications and Environment for a unique federal government
• Must be Australian citizen to apply – get your NV1 clearance!

Our client is currently on the lookout for an experienced Security Engineer to drive the development and implementation of an enterprise-level set of security applications (Logging, Vulnerability, MFA, AAA) within an Operational Support System (OSS). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and is capable of translating client requirements and desired policies and controls from the Security team into technical solutions.

Requirements:

• 7-10+ years’ experience working in as a Security Engineer/Consultant with a good understanding of deploying security products and services to achieve program and client milestones
• Tertiary Education in IT or Engineering
• Good understanding of Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Experience with SIEM, PAM, Endpoint protection, and other network scanning applications / tools including Splunk, Logzilla, Rapid7, Nesus, Tanium, CyberArc, Imprivata, Cisco Endpoint Protection, Airlock Digital, SentinelOne, Symantex, etc
• Ability to perform enterprise security access control, baseline configuration management, and system performance testing to ensure compliance to requirements
• Manage and maintain enterprise configuration and provide internal and external (client) technical support
• Managing and/or conducting network scanning and analysis of vulnerabilities and mitigation plan
• Must be Australian citizen with the ability to undergo and obtain Australian Defence security clearance to NV1

Benefits:

• Secure 12 -24 month ongoing contract with ongoing extensions
• Get in early and set up the security environment for a complex, enterprise network environment
• Top of the market salary + guaranteed bonus on offer
• Interview and start ASAP

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Cloud Infrastructure Manager to lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimisation of enterprise hybrid cloud infrastructure across private and public cloud environments.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring platforms are secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned with organisational priorities. You will lead high-performing technical teams while driving innovation across modern infrastructure, automation, and cloud operations.

Working closely with cross-functional technology teams and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping infrastructure strategy and delivering platforms that support large-scale enterprise services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Cloud Platform and Delivery teams, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable culture
• Oversee and optimise hybrid cloud environments across Amazon Web Services (primarily AWS), Microsoft Azure and private cloud infrastructure
• Ensure strong governance, security, resilience, and cost efficiency across all platforms
• Manage the lifecycle and operational performance of private cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, and virtualisation
• Drive automation, monitoring, observability, and AI-enabled operations to improve reliability and reduce manual effort
• Lead strategic infrastructure initiatives in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, please apply now or contact Ronald on O413 638 111 for a confidential discussion.

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, an Australian-founded leader in data science and advanced analytics, to hire a Security Engineer – AI & ML Security.

This organisation is investing heavily in AI and building a best-in-class AI security capability to support secure, large-scale adoption.

Role Title: Security Engineer – AI & ML Security

Contract Length: Initial 6-12 month contract (highly likely to extend or convert to permanent)

Location: Redfern, Sydney (3 days in office – Tue-Thurs)

Salary: $163,300 – $197,300 package (base + super)

The Opportunity

A hands-on AI security role where you’ll work directly with engineering and data teams to secure real-world AI systems.

You will:

• Design and implement AI/ML security controls (prompt injection, data poisoning, model risks)
• Build security guardrails for LLMs, agents, and AI platforms
• Conduct threat modelling across AI tools and capabilities
• Embed security into the ML lifecycle and engineering workflows
• Define safe adoption patterns for emerging AI technologies
• Evaluate new AI threats and tooling and guide the business
• Support incident response and AI-related security reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Application Security + threat modelling experience (e.g. STRIDE)
• Experience working in cloud environments (GCP / Azure, AWS nice to have)
• Understanding of CI/CD security and secure deployment practices
• Exposure to AI / LLM systems (or strong interest in the space)
• Hands-on, builder mindset – not purely advisory
• Comfortable in fast-moving, evolving environments
• Strong stakeholder skills – able to work across engineering + data teams

Why This Role

• Build AI security capability from the ground up
• Work closely with senior AI leadership (incl. Chief AI Officer)
• Access to cutting-edge AI tech (OpenAI, Anthropic, emerging tools)
• Be part of a major AI rollout across the business
• Strong work-life balance (no expectation beyond ~5pm)
• High likelihood of long-term / permanent opportunity

To Apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume.

We’re partnering with a market-leading, globally backed organisation operating across complex supply chain and distribution networks. With a strong national footprint and a clear transformation agenda, this is a rare opportunity to shape enterprise technology strategy and drive meaningful business impact.

You will lead a capable, multi-disciplinary IT team and oversee a complex environment spanning core enterprise systems (including ERP and supply chain platforms such as Infor M3, alongside enterprise analytics platforms like Oracle BI), hybrid infrastructure (on-premise and cloud), and customer-facing digital platforms and integrations.

Key Accountabilities

• Define and deliver a 3-5 year technology roadmap aligned to organisational strategy
• Identify and drive opportunities for platform modernisation, automation, and cloud optimisation
• Evaluate emerging technologies (including AI) and implement practical, value-driven solutions
• Lead architecture governance to ensure scalability, resilience, and interoperability
• Oversee end-to-end IT operations across infrastructure, applications, integrations, and end-user services
• Balance strategic initiatives with operational delivery
• Provide executive-level reporting across performance, risks, budgets, and benefits realisation
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of approximately 25 staff
• Act as the primary technology advisor to the executive team
• Manage key vendor and strategic technology partner relationships
• Own IT operating and capital budgets in partnership with Finance
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and cybersecurity obligations

Skills and experience

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in senior technology leadership roles, managing teams of 20+
• Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy
• Proven experience leading digital transformation and/or platform modernisation programs
• Ability to influence and operate effectively at executive level
• Track record of delivering enterprise-scale initiatives
• Experience across both legacy and modern technology environments
• Broad technical expertise across infrastructure, cloud, enterprise applications, integration, and cybersecurity
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks and governance practices
• Ability to manage competing priorities across BAU and strategic initiatives

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Carly Llorente on 0480 804 829 for a confidential discussion.

• Largest and most complex supply chain in Australian history
• Australian Citizenship mandatory
• Huge opportunities for long-term career growth

Procurement Specialist – Australian Citizenship Mandatory

If you’re a strategic procurement professional who thrives on complexity, influence, and impact, this is your moment. Join a team where your expertise directly strengthens Australia’s defence future. This is a high‑impact role with visibility across multiple programs and capability areas.

The Opportunity

We’re searching for a Procurement Specialists who can own full‑cycle procurement activities, lead category strategies, and drive commercial outcomes that deliver real value. You’ll partner with internal stakeholders, engage key suppliers, and influence decisions that shape operational success. If you love strategic sourcing, negotiation, supplier management and delivering measurable results – you’ll thrive in this role.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute category strategies that minimise risk and maximise value
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers
• Manage contracts, performance, risks, and opportunities
• Drive cost savings, commercial improvements, and procurement best practice

What Success Looks Like

• Contracts delivered on time, on budget and to specification
• Stakeholders receiving goods/services that meet their needs
• Strong supplier performance and proactive risk management
• Clear communication, trusted relationships, and commercial excellence
• A procurement function that operates with discipline, integrity, and innovation

What You Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in commerce, law, supply chain, procurement or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain or procurement
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings and strategic sourcing outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Expertise in category management, contract law, and risk management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Must have Australian Citizenship

Why You’ll Love Working for our client

• Work on nationally significant defence programs
• High‑performing, values driven culture
• Opportunities for growth, development, and leadership
• Real influence on commercial outcomes and strategic direction
• Additional 2 weeks leave, flexible working conditions and great workplace culture

If you’re ready to make an impact where it truly matters, let’s connect. You can reach out to Shilpa Sharma at 08 8228 1501.

Project Manager – Service Transition

Location: Sydney
Rate: Up to $1,050 per day
Length: 24 months
Requirement: Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Government Security Clearance

This role is responsible for leading the transition of a complex, safety-critical system into live operational service, ensuring all people, processes, and systems are fully prepared. You will drive readiness across multiple domains, minimising risk and enabling a smooth and controlled service commencement.

You will be joining a large, nationally significant organisation delivering complex programs within a highly regulated environment. The organisation is known for its focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence across critical infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver end-to-end transition and operational readiness plans aligned to program milestones
• Engage and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including operations, engineering, training, and safety teams
• Oversee training development and ensure workforce competency and certification prior to go-live
• Ensure operational procedures, manuals, and workflows are updated to reflect new system capabilities
• Support and lead testing, validation activities, and operational readiness assessments
• Manage risks and ensure compliance with relevant safety, security, and regulatory standards

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering service transition or operational readiness within aviation, air traffic management, defence, or other safety-critical environments
• Proven track record working on complex, real-time operational systems (e.g. control systems, command & control, or critical infrastructure platforms)
• Strong understanding of regulatory and safety frameworks (e.g. CASA, ICAO, Defence, or equivalent highly regulated environments)
• Experience supporting operational cutover, shadow operations, and live service introduction in high-availability environments
• Background working closely with operational end users (e.g. controllers, operators, or frontline personnel) rather than purely IT stakeholders
• Ability to manage transition within 24/7 operational environments where downtime and risk must be tightly controlled

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-impact program within a critical environment, ideal for someone who thrives in complex, high-stakes transitions and wants to make a tangible difference.

Opportunity knocks:

Our client is looking for an intermediate-level SOC Analyst to join them at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. In this role, you will take responsibilities for investigations, supporting response coordination, and contributing to SOC maturity. It’s a great opportunity to be part of a newly created, high-performing team while settling into brand-new offices designed to support collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead investigation of security alerts and incidents
• Coordinate and support incident response
• Identify gaps and improvements in detection and response
• Contribute to playbooks and continuous improvement
• Support on-call operations

About you:

• 2-3 years of proven experience in a SOC role
• Strong incident investigation and response capability
• MUST have experience with SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms
• Clear communicator who works well across teams and is highly adaptable

Next Steps:

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to learn more, we’d love to hear from you – APPLY today with your CV and let’s have a chat!

Please note: Only candidates currently based in New Zealand with valid working eligibility will be considered for this opportunity.

This role is focused on winning net new clients, building strategic relationships, and delivering tailored technology solutions that solve real business challenges. You’ll own the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities through to closing deals, while working closely with internal teams and partners.

You’ll be joining a people-first organisation that values long-term client partnerships, continuous learning, and career development. Whether supporting simple solutions or complex transformations, the focus is on delivering meaningful outcomes for clients.

Key Requirements

• Proven success in new business sales within mid-market technology services
• Experience selling Contact Centre and or Collaboration solutions
• Strong ability to manage full end to end sales cycles
• Skilled in prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline development
• Ability to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships
• Commercial acumen with strong negotiation skills
• Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail
• Continuous learner with a growth mindset
• Professional, resilient, and client-focused approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary + quarterly bonuses
• Flexible working environment, 2 days WFH, 3 days in office.
• Additional annual leave increasing with tenure
• Financial wellness support
• Home office and mobility tech provided
• Private medical contribution
• Share scheme (post tenure)
• Gym membership contribution
• Paid volunteering day
• Enhanced parental leave
• Ongoing training, certifications and study support
• Access to EAP for you and your household

If you enjoy making an impact within a fast-growing technology organisation and you enjoy generating new business, please apply.

This role leads the end-to-end delivery of Defence proposals, including ASDEFCON tenders. You will coordinate technical, commercial and delivery inputs, manage governance processes, and ensure submissions meet compliance and evaluation requirements across complex programs.

About the Client

Our client is a global provider of engineering, project management and technical services, supporting Defence and government clients across complex and high-value programs.

About the Role

You will lead proposal operations across multiple Defence opportunities, managing the full lifecycle from early capture support through to submission.
The role requires strong coordination across internal SMEs and leadership teams, ensuring proposals are structured, compliant, and aligned to Defence evaluation criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal development for Defence tenders
• Manage ASDEFCON submissions and compliance requirements
• Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial and delivery stakeholders
• Establish and manage proposal governance and review processes
• Drive timelines and ensure submission quality under pressure
• Support capture activities and bid strategy alignment
• Manage competing priorities across multiple proposal activities

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience leading Defence proposals or large-scale bids
• Strong understanding of ASDEFCON frameworks and requirements
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels
• Experience managing complex timelines and competing priorities
• Strong governance, compliance and document control capability
• Background in Defence, engineering, or government delivery environments

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Defence, engineering, project management or a related discipline.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

• Australian Citizenship required
• NV1 security clearance minimum (NV2 preferred)

Why this role may appeal

• Work on high-value Defence programs with real delivery impact
• Lead proposal activity across complex and strategic opportunities
• Operate in a structured, governance-driven environment
• Engage with senior stakeholders across technical and commercial teams

How to Apply

Submit your CV outlining your experience managing Defence proposals and ASDEFCON tenders.