Windows Team Lead

ICT Engineer

Job Location: DSTG (SA)

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Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. This is an onsite position located at DSTG in South Australia.

Role Description

The Windows Team Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Windows Engineering team supporting the JORN program. This role oversees the maintenance, support, and delivery of engineering changes across Windows server environments, endpoint management platforms, and enterprise services while ensuring operational performance, quality outcomes, and compliance with engineering processes.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering Managers, and key stakeholders, the Windows Team Lead drives technical delivery, develops team capability, and contributes to strategic ICT initiatives.

Core Duties:

• Lead the delivery of Windows infrastructure and engineering activities in line with project schedules and priorities.
• Manage team workloads, sprint activities, and progress reporting to ensure successful delivery of outcomes.
• Oversee the administration, performance monitoring, and maintenance of Windows Server environments and enterprise services.
• Ensure effective endpoint management, software deployment, patching, and configuration management through SCCM/MECM and related tools.
• Support fault resolution, system improvements, and operational support activities in accordance with best practice.
• Ensure all engineering changes comply with JORN governance, engineering processes, and quality requirements.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and operational management of the Windows Engineering team.
• Manage performance reviews, development plans, resource allocation, and workload priorities.
• Develop team capability through mentoring, training, and succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support the ICT Manager in strategic planning and capability development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and service delivery.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of technical standards and best practices.

About YOU

• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing Windows engineering teams.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and enterprise Microsoft technologies.
• Proven experience in Endpoint Management, including software deployment, patch management, device lifecycle management, and compliance.
• Strong experience administering and supporting SCCM/MECM environments.
• Experience managing technical delivery, prioritising workloads, and coordinating project activities within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within structured projects, engineering, or regulated environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive operational efficiencies and team performance.
• Experience supporting Defence or mission-critical ICT environments.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.