SOE Engineer

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  • Towcha People
  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Contract
  • 4 days ago
  • $700–$750/day
Towcha People
Published
May 5, 2026
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Job Type

SOE Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: An experienced engineer to build, deploy, and maintain Standard Operating Environments for secure, enterprise endpoint environments in regulated sectors.
  • The Person: Design, build and maintain SOE images, deploy OS and software across endpoints using MECM/SCCM, automate image creation with Packer and Ansible, manage patching and ensure endpoint compliance in secure environments.
  • Requirements: Strong experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), Packer, Ansible and experience in software deployment, patching and OS imaging are required.

Job Description

With a systems integration client to find an experienced SOE Engineer to support enterprise endpoint environments within a secure, structured setting. This role is focused on building, deploying, and maintaining Standard Operating Environments using modern automation and configuration tooling. It will suit someone with strong technical capability who thrives in security-conscious environments where standardisation and consistency matter.

About the Client

The client operates within a systems integration services environment, delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across government and highly regulated sectors. There's a strong emphasis on standardisation, automation, and security across complex infrastructure.

What you'll be doing

  • Design, build, and maintain Standard Operating Environment (SOE) images
  • Deploy operating systems, software, and updates across enterprise endpoints using MECM/SCCM
  • Automate image creation and system configuration using Packer and Ansible
  • Manage patching, upgrades, and endpoint compliance activities
  • Support secure environment requirements, adhering to relevant standards and policies
  • Troubleshoot deployment and configuration issues across large-scale environments
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and reliable endpoint performance

Requirements

  • Strong experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM)
  • Proven capability in software deployment, patching, and OS imaging
  • Experience using Packer for building machine images
  • Experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation
  • Background working in secure enterprise or government environments
  • Active NV1 security clearance (or ability to obtain NV2)
  • Approximately 5 years' relevant industry experience

Desirable Skills

  • Scripting experience (e.g. PowerShell, Python)
  • Knowledge of endpoint security and compliance requirements
  • Experience working with Windows environments
  • Familiarity with G02/EIE or similar security standards
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Benefits

  • $700–$750/day + super (depending on experience)
  • Initial 6 month contract with view to extend
  • Work on secure, enterprise-scale environments with modern tooling
  • Opportunity to work with a systems integration client delivering meaningful work in regulated sectors


About Towcha People

Towcha People is an Indigenous-owned recruitment business with a strong focus on fair access to opportunity. We work across enterprise and government clients placing technology professionals into roles that value capability, integrity, and outcomes.

We recognise that diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and that women and people of colour are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. If you have the capability and the intent, we want to hear from you. You might be the right person for this role or another opportunity we are supporting.

Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
MECM/SCCM OS Imaging Patch Management Windows Administration LESS Python Ansible Powershell Packer

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