Long-term contract with multiple extensions | Work in a centrally located office in Canberra | NV1 required Your new company You will join a high-security environment supporting critical national intelligence capabilities. This role sits within a complex integration landscape. You will own messaging and ESB design, build, and support across enterprise systems. Your new role You will design and maintain integration services across a Service Oriented Architecture environment. You will work across delivery teams to improve system interoperability, reduce duplication, and ensure secure data exchange. You will: Design and build messaging solutions using IBM MQ, ACE and DataPower Define message structures, transformations, and XML schemas Build and maintain service interfaces and integration logic Troubleshoot integration and messaging issues across environments Work with development teams to improve reusability and performance Maintain secure integration patterns using TLS and PKI Support enhancements, releases, and new capability delivery What you'll need to succeed NV1 clearance Strong experience with IBM MQ, IBM ACE and IBM DataPower Hands-on development using ESQL and Java Proven experience delivering enterprise integration and ESB solutions Ability to design service interfaces, integration logic and XML schemas Experience defining message structures and transformations Strong troubleshooting skills across integration and messaging issues Working knowledge of TLS, PKI and secure integration patterns Experience in high-security or regulated environments Exposure to REST APIs and integration monitoring or logging tools is highly regarded. What you'll get in return 12-month contract with long-term extensions High-impact work supporting national intelligence outcomes Exposure to large-scale, enterprise integration environments Work alongside experienced delivery and engineering teams What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Lillee at Lillee.Keane@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 3004685