SOE Engineer

SOE Engineer
12 Month Contract
Must have an active NV1 and be an Australian Citizen


A large enterprise environment is seeking a hands‑on Server SOE Engineer to design, build and validate a Windows Server 2025 Standard Operating Environment (SOE). This role suits a practical engineer who can move comfortably between design, build, testing and documentation, while working closely with infrastructure, security and operational teams.

About the Role

You will be responsible for developing a secure, supportable and fully documented Server 2025 SOE. This includes image creation, technical design, testing, hardening and ensuring the solution meets organisational, security and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Implement security hardening and configuration baselines for the Server 2025 SOE.
• Develop, maintain and validate the Server 2025 image to agreed specifications.
• Produce comprehensive technical design, build and ABAC documentation.
• Design and build a Windows Server 2025 SOE aligned to organisational and security requirements.
• Execute technical testing activities and ensure quality outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations throughout the design, build and testing lifecycle.
• Work closely with infrastructure, security and operational teams to support delivery and transition into BAU.

Essential Skills & Experience: 

• Strong hands‑on experience building, configuring and deploying Windows Server operating environments.
• Demonstrated background designing and implementing Windows Server SOEs in enterprise environments.
• Solid Active Directory and Group Policy administration capability.
• Proven ability to produce clear technical design and implementation documentation.
• Experience working across multiple technical teams and stakeholder groups.
• Exposure to Federal Government or other highly regulated ICT environments.

Desirable: 

• Experience implementing and validating CIS Benchmarks.
• Familiarity with automation, scripting and modern deployment technologies.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications.
• Experience applying the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Background in server hardening, compliance and operational readiness activities.

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We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.