Permanent Opportunity | Sydney | NV2 Clearance Mandatory
A leading organisation delivering critical Defence ICT capabilities is seeking a Data Specialist to support data governance, management, and strategic data operations within a complex enterprise environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring data is effectively managed, compliant, and aligned to Defence data strategies, while enabling informed decision-making and long-term capability outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and ongoing operation of data governance frameworks and policies.
- Coordinate data access, custodianship, and compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support and guidance across data management activities, working with SMEs and vendors.
- Monitor, report, and improve compliance with data standards, retention policies, and access controls.
- Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Support stakeholder engagement and manage varying priorities across complex environments.
- Minimum active NV2 Clearance
- Strong experience across enterprise infrastructure (Windows, Linux/Unix, compute platforms).
- ITIL v3/v4 certified with service operations experience.
- Proven experience in large-scale data and processing environments.
- Experience within Defence or Government ICT environments.
- Solid understanding of data governance, compliance, and retention frameworks.
- Exposure to enterprise data tools and technologies (e.g. NiFi, storage, data pipelines).
- Ability to engage stakeholders and coordinate SMEs, vendors, and support teams in fast-paced environments.
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.
