Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner
ISO 27001, Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Fortinet Partner
Green Flags
Exposure to critical government IT infrastructure Large-scale project experience Some teams have excellent technical depth
Highest-rated small MSP on Glassdoor Strong culture and employee satisfaction Good technology focus
Red Flags
Perpetual restructuring — every 18-24 months since 2017 merger High offshore ratio (~50%) with more offshoring planned Below-market salaries (A$90-100K average) Government contracts locked into long-term agreements with thin margins Dead-end technical career paths Merger of two struggling companies (CSC + HP ES) — problems compounded
Small scale — limited exposure to large projects Below-market salaries at senior levels
Worker Pros
Government projects provide stability and scale Some teams have genuine technical depth Global exposure through large contracts
Great culture Technology focus High Glassdoor rating
Worker Cons
Constant restructuring creates anxiety and uncertainty Below-market salaries with limited growth Offshoring pressure on all government contracts Merger integration still ongoing — cultural clashes Technical career paths are dead ends
Both Global Systems Integrator and Security / Infrastructure have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.
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