AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.

Your Role

As Digital Engineering Manager within our Technology and Future Programs team in the NGA Engineering Function, you will be responsible for the successful administration, usage monitoring, growth, continuous improvement and reporting of the NGA Systems Engineering environment. This role will provide leadership for all aspects of Digital Engineering implementation and enablement. 

The key to success in this position will be the understanding of Systems Engineering, Software development, Product Lifecycle management, Continuous Integration tools, and their management on distributed security controlled infrastructure.

About You

The ideal candidate will have an appropriate qualification in IT or Software Engineering, with administrative experience in Unix/Linux System Administration and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Experience in programming/Scripting using C, .NET, JAVA, Powershell, Unix Scripting, Perl, Python, Groovy etc., is crucial to the position. Another key element of this role is proven experience in virtualisation technologies.

This role requires engagement with key stakeholders within the Northrop Grumman Enterprise to provide timely and appropriate support to their programs and systems, so strong and friendly collaborative skills are necessary.

What we Offer

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program

• Employee Assistance Program

We’re building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. What’s Your Possible?

Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.