The key duties of the position include The Role Defence Digital Group (DDG) is responsible for shaping, delivering and sustaining an integrated and scalable ICT environment, the Single Information Environment (SIE), to enable Defence able to fight and win in the digital age. The DDG Engineering Branch is responsible for providing and applying technological principles to create, manage, and maintain digital systems and infrastructure in a scaled agile framework (SAFe). Our aim is to reduce complexity and costs, remove legacy systems to improve efficiency, and enhance agility. DDG is seeking a highly experienced ICT Engineer to lead the implementation and adoption of modern workplace productivity and collaboration solutions, primarily focused on the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite. You'll play a critical role in the design, deployment, administration, and continuous improvement of M365 services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate M365 services with existing systems and manage third-party tools and applications to achieve outcomes. The Department will be creating merit pools to fill vacancies across the Organisation over the next 18 months. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team You will be part of a team of ICT professionals delivering complex projects across key Digital domains in both the Military and Enterprise Systems Divisions within Defence Digital Group (DDG). These roles will provide technical expertise, mentorship and coaching in a matrixed construct, as teams and individuals are embedded into projects as needed. As a Digital Engineer in DDG you may either: Lead a team of ICT professionals experienced in key technology platforms/products, or Work individually on projects as the technical engineering SME. We commit to providing additional professionalisation for the right candidates so you can continue to grow and develop your career. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: Extensive experience in the design and implementation of the M365 suite of products and services, including (but not limited to) Exchange Online, Purview, Defender, Intune, SharePoint Online, Copilot, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, W365 virtual desktops, and Azure Virtual Desktop. Familiarity with ISO27001, Essential Eight, Information Security Manual (ISM) controls and cloud security best practices. Leadership and development of M365 technical teams, ensuring staff are equipped for current and future Microsoft 365 technologies. Strong documentation skills: technical documentation, solution design artefacts, current and future state baselines, SOPs, training materials, and governance frameworks. Experience supporting federated or hybrid collaboration environments. Strong communication and engagement skills to work with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
