Senior Windows Engineer – Commonwealth Client
Adelaide Onsite | PV Clearance Required | AU Citizenship | 12m + 12m + 12m Contract | $165 – $180 p/h | Closing: 23 June 2026
Not all Windows engineering roles are created equal. This one puts you inside one of Australia's most sensitive operational environments, where the platforms you build directly underpin national security capability. Embedded within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), you will design, deploy and sustain Windows server infrastructure across physical, virtualised and enterprise environments, owning everything from Active Directory and PKI through to image builds, VMware integration and server automation. This is hands on engineering at SFIA Level 5, with the autonomy to shape design decisions and the scope to lead installation and migration activity end to end. If you bring deep Windows server expertise, a security mindset, and enjoy working where the stakes and the standards are genuinely high, this role is built for you.
Remote + Orro
This role is being sourced by Orro through Remote (remote.com.au), an Australian-owned, Canberra-based specialist consulting and workforce solutions firm with over 25 years of experience placing professionals across the National Intelligence Community, Defence, and national security.
Orro is a leading Australian managed services provider delivering secure, end-to-end digital solutions across cloud, cyber security, collaboration, and network infrastructure to some of Australia's most critical organisations. We know that real impact comes from connecting people and that genuine relationships, built on trust and understanding, are what set us apart.
What You'll Be Doing
You will lead the engineering and sustainment of Windows server platforms that support critical digital services within ASD. The role spans design, build and operations across Active Directory, PKI, DNS, Remote Desktop Services and WSUS, with strong integration into VMware, MFA, and broader security tooling.
You will work at SFIA Level 5 on systems design and installation, taking responsibility for complex builds, migrations and decommissioning activity, while operating at Level 4 on problem management and Level 3 on scripting and automation. Expect to work closely with security, infrastructure and operations teams in a high assurance environment.
Platform Engineering and Design
Design, test and deploy new Windows Server operating system versions, including building and maintaining gold images and providing VMware integration
Engineer and operate core Windows services including Active Directory, DNS, PKI, Remote Desktop Services and WSUS
Lead complex systems design activity at SFIA Level 5, balancing functional and non functional requirements and assessing major design trade offs
Security, Automation and Resilience
Integrate and support management and security software, configurations and MFA solutions across the Windows estate
Develop server automation and scripting to streamline build, configuration and operational tasks
Develop and operate backup and recovery services for virtualised Windows systems
Operations and Lifecycle
Take responsibility for systems installation, migration and decommissioning projects, including quality plans, method statements and team leadership during delivery
Run regular system health checks across hardware and software, troubleshoot complex Windows issues, and drive problem management to root cause resolution
What You'll Bring
The Essentials
You must hold a current PV security clearance and be an Australian citizen to be considered for this role
Demonstrated senior level experience designing, testing and deploying new versions of the Windows Server operating system in enterprise or high assurance environments
Deep hands on expertise across Active Directory, DNS, PKI, Remote Desktop Services, WSUS and VMware integration
Strong working knowledge of security software and hardening associated with Windows operating systems, including MFA integration
Proven capability at SFIA Level 5 systems design and installation, Level 4 problem management, and Level 3 scripting and software development
By submitting your application, you consent to Orro sharing your personal details directly with Remote (remote.com.au) as part of the recruitment process for this role. Reference: LH-06922
This position requires candidates to be Australian citizens and hold a current PV (Positive Vetting) security clearance.
- Department
- Remote.com.au
- Locations
- Adelaide