Communications and Security Engineer

AECOMs ICT & Security practice is growing and were looking for experienced consultants to take on complex high-stakes work across Defence and Federal Government. The roles sit at the Senior to Principal level meaning youll lead design deliverables represent your discipline in client meetings and contribute to the technical quality of the team not just execute tasks.

The work spans physical security systems passive (Layer 0 - Passive Infrastructure / Civil Infrastructure OSP external and internal cable containment Layer 1 - structured cabling fibre etc.) and active ICT infrastructure and communications design predominantly in environments governed by PSPF ISM and DSPF. If youve spent your career in built-environment advising consulting and guiding and understand the difference between designing a system and deploying one this role is for you.

Lead the development of communications and security designs for Defence and Federal Government clients from concept through to detailed and construction documentation. Apply your working knowledge of AS/NZS 11801 AS/CA S009 DCCS and DCRS to deliver compliant buildable designs. Hold workshops and client design meetings providing clear technical advice and manage stakeholder expectations. Mentor junior and intermediate staff and contribute to quality reviews across the broader practice.

Qualifications :

What were looking for:

Youll hold a tertiary qualification in electrical engineering communications or mechatronics and have hands-on experience delivering integrated ICT infrastructure structured cabling OSP and physical security systems in complex built environment projects.

Youll hold an AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance with a clear pathway to NV1. Candidates working towards RPEQ SCEC registration or RCDD/AVIXA accreditation will stand out as will those with exposure to Systems Safety and WHS planning in regulated environments. Three to five years in a Defence environment is desirable   but the quality of your design experience matters more than the number of years.

Additional Information :

Were one of the few firms in Australia with the scale sector relationships and technical depth to deliver at the intersection of ICT security and major infrastructure. Youll work on projects that matter with a team that takes quality seriously in a practice actively investing in its people and capability.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time