| Overall Score | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Type | Global Integrator | US Defense / IT Services |
| Employees | 1500-2000 | 48000 |
| Founded | 1967 | 2013 (spin-off from SAIC) |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France) | Reston, Virginia, USA |
| Revenue | Private | $16.0B |
| Salary Range | $95,000 - $180,000 | $70,000 - $180,000 |
| Specialties | Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting | Defense IT, Cybersecurity, AI & Data, C4ISR, Digital Transformation, Biomedical |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner | ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, CMMI Level 5, AWS Partner |
| Green Flags | Large global scale Γ’β¬β can handle enterprise projects
Some genuinely talented people in specific teams
Good vendor partnerships and certification support | Dominant US defense and intelligence IT contractor β mission-critical work
Strong technical depth in AI, cybersecurity, C4ISR, and biomedical
Fortune 500 stability with consistent revenue and earnings growth
Excellent benefits and pension for US-based defense sector employees
Science and engineering culture from heritage roots (SAIC spin-off) |
| Red Flags | 66% offshore workforce Γ’β¬β highest of any major Australian MSP
Annual restructuring cycles Γ’β¬β predictably unpredictable
Acquired 4 companies in 5 years, erased all brands
Below-market salaries (A$113K average vs A$128-138K market)
Razer data breach: US$6.5M in damages awarded
BOQ and ME Bank offshoring scandals documented
Glassdoor reviews describe 'toxic' culture in some teams | Security clearance requirement limits talent pool significantly
US-based only β limited international career mobility
Government contracting bureaucracy slows innovation and agility
Below-market compensation compared to commercial tech sector
Ethical concerns around defense work may conflict with personal values |
| Worker Pros | Exposure to large, complex projects
Global brand opens doors
Some teams have excellent managers | Mission-critical work with national security impact
Excellent benefits and pension for US defense employees
Fortune 500 financial stability
Deep AI, cyber, and C4ISR technical depth |
| Worker Cons | 66% offshore means onshore roles are increasingly 'bridge' positions
Annual restructuring creates constant uncertainty
Below-market salaries with opaque promotion processes
Four acquired companies erased Γ’β¬β expect yours next
Executive bonuses while staff are made redundant | Security clearance process is slow and restrictive
Below-market comp vs commercial tech
Limited international exposure β US-centric
Government contracting red tape slows everything
Defense work ethics may conflict with personal values |