Systems Engineer/Senior Engineer - SOE

As an SOE Engineer or Senior SOE Engineer with Kinetic IT, you’ll develop and support enterprise Windows desktop and server SOEs across production and test environments. To work across operating system deployment, application packaging, configuration, patching, endpoint security and hardening to deliver reliable, compliant and supportable endpoint services.

This role is 100% onsite in a Federal Government customer environment and requires an active NV1 or NV2 Government security clearance.

The focus is hands-on engineering: creating consistent desktop builds, packaging and deploying applications, maintaining platform compliance and resolving complex SOE issues across secure, mission-critical environments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Engineer, maintain and enhance Windows 10/11 and Windows Server SOE builds across production and test environments.
• Use SCCM/MECM to manage operating system imaging, application deployment, configuration, patching and endpoint compliance.
• Package, test and deploy Microsoft 365, Adobe Reader and bespoke applications used across secure enterprise environments.
• Investigate complex SOE and application issues, document solutions and work with infrastructure, security and support teams to deliver stable endpoint services.

What we’re looking for:

• Australian Citizenship and current active NV1 or NV2 Australian Government security clearance.
• Experience engineering and supporting Windows desktop and Windows Server SOEs in a secure, complex or highly standardised enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on capability across SCCM/MECM, operating system deployment, application packaging, patching, WSUS, BitLocker, Group Policy and endpoint security.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure and remote administration tools such as PuTTY and Microsoft Remote Desktop.
• For senior-level opportunities, demonstrated experience leading complex SOE engineering activities, improving standards and supporting technical decision-making.

About Kinetic It Kinetic IT delivers secure, high-impact technology services across cyber security, cloud, digital infrastructure, intelligent workplace and IT service management. For more than 25 years, we’ve supported critical organisations across government, infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities and transport.

Be You, Create the Future Our work matters because it helps keep essential services running, communities connected and customers confident in their technology. With 1,500+ people across Australia, we combine national capability with a local, customer-led approach.

We welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures and genders, and are proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

• Growth-focused culture – Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Flex your work – Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together – Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters – Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks - Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.

How To Apply Work with us as we bring technology to life. Apply today or send your CV direct to [email protected].

You can learn more about our culture and crew online at https://kineticit.com.au/work-with-us/careers-at-kit