LH-04666 Senior Research and Data Engineer

Overview

RFQ-ASD-LH-04666 Senior Research and Data Engineer

Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is essential. These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Data Engineers prepare raw data for analytical or operational uses. They make data accessible so that it can be used for optimisation, delivery of services and enhanced analytics solutions.

Estimated start date : Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Initial contract duration : 12 months

Extension term : 12 months

Number of extensions : 2

Location of work : ACT, VIC

Working arrangements : Onsite. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Candidates required to have PV clearance.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests. Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering. A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and undertake analysis to define, structure and solve complex data engineering challenges.
• Understand, use and build tools and techniques to develop and test data engineering solutions to achieve business outcomes.
• Prepare, publish and provide advice on requirements, current and future state models and plans, designs and solutions to improve data interoperability, storage, analysis and transmission.
• Build maintain and deploy data pipelines analytical environments and models and data stores to store transform, integrate, analyse and transport data and meta-data from a variety of sources to enable others to use and analyse data.
• Responsible for the ethical use of data and interpreting and complying with legislation, Defence policy and regulatory frameworks including data management and engineering requirements.
• Responsible for contributing to the management of the risks associated with the use of data including ensuring the security of data storage and transmission mechanisms.
• Build and sustain strong relationships and negotiate with customers and key stakeholders to deliver tailored recommendations.
• Represent and advocate for the workgroup and Defence at conferences, seminars, briefings and meetings to support the Defence mission to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Resolve problems and evaluate lessons learned using expertise, professional judgement and initiative to identify and recommend alternative courses of action and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Accountable for accurate and timely completion of work, sharing own expertise with others and guiding and mentoring less experienced employees.
• Develop and maintain business domain knowledge, data security and engineering skills, knowledge of the Defence data architecture and awareness of trends.
• Work collaboratively, operates as an effective team member and actively participates in organisational activities

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

BENEFITS

Why work for ASD?

Why Kinexus?

Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.

All applications should include your resume as a word document.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Cindace Prasadon 0449 511 324.

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