ICT Systems Architect (Engineering)

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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

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KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.Â

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

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The Opportunity:

As the ICT Systems Architect, you will focus on successfully delivering the outcomes contracted for the JP500 project, for building the value of the KEY-team brand with the client and maximising the opportunities for business growth within the operating rules applicable to the MSP. You will closely coordinate and align with other EWIS-JA Projects, as well as the capability manager, to achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Development of ICT architecture documentation to support the data management system under Phase 2;
• Provide technical knowledge to input into the review of the data management use case analysis, and identify possible implications to the project.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders (i.e. CIOG and DSSC) to deliver the final data management system.
• Manage the development and implementation of ICT policies and procedures as they relate to the project.
• The ability to liaise with multiple and diverse stakeholder entities including entities within Defence and national partners
• Work collaboratively by building effective relationships with team members and actively participating in group activities.
• Performing other reasonable duties as directed by the IWP Lead, Project Manager or Program Director;
• Support the Commonwealth with their management of the delivery of the security certification and accreditation documentation for ICT systems;
• Resolve issues by identifying and developing ideas through analysis of alternative courses of action and their implications.
• Prepare correspondence, briefs and reports as directed including submissions and documents for higher delegate and committee consideration.
• Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions. 

• Evaluate that the delivered materiel meets requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions. 

• Monitor and ensure safety aspects of Defence materiel systems are considered and incorporated into engineering activities. 

• Manage workflows, resources, prepare work area and team plans detailing measurable milestones and expected outcomes.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 8 years’ minimum experience in a similar role
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience
• An understanding of Electronic Warfare
• Defence experience (Uniformed, APS or Contractor)
• AGSVA security clearance – NV 2 (minimum – with ability to obtain TSPV is required)

Other Competencies

• Capability of working under broad direction
• Takes responsibility for their deliverables
• Influencing project direction through their contribution
• An ability to apply fundamental ICT / Engineering critical thinking to problem solving
• Experience in operating within a team environment
• Ability to priorities work and work in a flexible delivery environment

Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA (on site 4 days a week dependent on network access and role requirements)

Benefits of KBR

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
• Flexible working conditions
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Reservist leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Discounted employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now! Contact Temara Bassett for a confidential discussion on 07 3721 6261 or email Temara.Bassett@kbr.com.

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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