Network Engineer

About the Company

Our client is a high profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.

About the role

You will be responsible for delivering and supporting secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Working closely with technical teams and stakeholders, you will help ensure the ongoing performance, availability, and resilience of infrastructure that underpins essential digital services.

Role Responsibilities

• Support Network Architects in the development, review, and refinement of network architectures and technical designs.
• Assist in validating network designs against business, operational, security, and performance requirements.
• Develop detailed implementation plans, build specifications, configuration standards, and technical documentation.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Experience with network fundamentals, protocols, architectures, devices, topologies.
• Minimum 3 5 years' experience in network engineering or network administration roles.

What is on offer

• 12-month contract, with possible extensions
• Competitive hourly rate.

Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work environment, our client requires candidates to hold an active TSPV Security Clearance, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client requested checks.

We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.