Job Description
Join our forward-thinking team at the DSTA Chief Information Officer Office, where you will play a vital role in leveraging digital technologies to drive impactful IT solutions. As a Principal Engineer, you will work at the intersection of business and technology, providing engineering support to enhance corporate services and operations in DSTA.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Delivery: Engage business stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements, and deliver IT solutions that address operational needsSystems Design and Development: Translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring that system design, test specifications and performance criteria are robust and alignedEngineering Leadership: Lead the engineering design process, overseeing the development, implementation and maintenance of high-quality solutionsOperations Support: Provide expert recommendations and decisions on system operations, including fault investigation, root cause analysis, and engineering assessments for system upgrades or modificationsLifecycle Management: Conduct regular maintenance reviews, manage obsolescence, and ensure the continuous integration and functionality of corporate IT systemsSystem Integration: Oversee seamless data flows and integration between corporate service systems and other enterprise applicationsEmerging Technologies and Best Practices: Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices, applying them to enhance system capabilities and operational efficiencyRequirementsA degree in Computer Engineering or a related field; experience in Systems Engineering is advantageousProven ability to implement or support enterprise-level systemExtensive experience addressing multidisciplinary challenges with scalable, effective solutionsStrong analytical mindset to tackle complex, open-ended engineering challengesSelf-driven individual with the ability to lead technical initiatives and guide cross-functional teams towards successful outcomesStrong written and verbal communication abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
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