Expert Data Engineer - Commonwealth Client

Adelaide or Canberra Onsite | PV Clearance Required | AU Citizenship | 12m + 12m + 12m Contract | $175 to $195 p/h | Closing: 23 June 2026

Not all data engineering roles are created equal. This one puts you at the heart of how one of Australia's most critical intelligence agencies turns raw data into operational insight. Working within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), you will lead the design and delivery of data engineering solutions across complex, high stakes environments at SFIA Level 6.

If you bring deep expertise in building and operating data pipelines, analytical environments and data stores, and you want your work to genuinely matter, 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

Working within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), you will lead the design, development and delivery of data engineering solutions that improve how data is stored, integrated, transformed, analysed and moved across complex, mission critical environments. This is an expert level role at SFIA Level 6, with responsibility for shaping organisational policies, standards and design patterns that influence how data is engineered across the agency.

You will work across the full data lifecycle, from analysing complex problems through to building, deploying and maintaining pipelines, analytical environments and data stores. The role also calls for strategic advice on current and future state models, data interoperability, and emerging technologies including AI based data integration.

Data Engineering and Pipelines

• Build, maintain and deploy data pipelines, analytical environments and data stores that move and transform data across complex environments

• Use and develop tools and techniques to test data engineering solutions and achieve business outcomes

• Conduct diagnostic procedures to identify system vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement

Data Modelling and Strategic Advice

• Provide expert advice on requirements, current and future state models, and solutions that improve data interoperability, storage, analysis and transmission

• Lead the application of analysis, design and modelling techniques to establish, modify and maintain enterprise data structures

• Manage the iteration, review and maintenance of data requirements and data models

Governance and Standards

• Lead the selection and development of data engineering methods, tools and techniques

• Develop organisational policies, standards and guidelines for the secure operation of data services and products

• Apply metadata frameworks and govern data engineering design patterns and practices

Innovation and Improvement

• Identify process improvements across data systems, tools and products and advise leaders driving those changes

• Stay across new trends and innovations, including AI based integration technologies, and advise on their application

• Promote the reuse and ongoing value of organisational data assets in line with legislation and guidelines

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 experience as a Data Engineer operating at SFIA Level 6, leading the selection and development of data engineering methods, tools and techniques on strategic, large and complex programmes

• Strong data modelling and design capability at SFIA Level 5, including setting standards, advising on application, and managing enterprise data requirements

• Hands on experience writing custom scripts and code to integrate data, with a working understanding of AI based integration technologies

• Degree in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in analytics software

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-06917

This position requires candidates to be Australian citizens and hold a current PV (Positive Vetting) security clearance.