Network Engineer

About the Company

Our Federal Client is at the forefront of national security, driving innovation in intelligence and cybersecurity to safeguard Australia’s interests in an increasingly complex global landscape.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Network Solutions Engineer to lead the design, development, and assurance of resilient communication networks. This includes terrestrial, satellite, and wireless communications, as well as cross-domain solutions, enterprise-scale gateway services, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services, and core network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust network solutions across cloud, on-premise, and deployed environments.
• Develop and support secure communications under Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Latent (DDIL) conditions.
• Deliver enterprise-grade gateway and cross-domain services.
• Ensure high availability and security of core and edge network services.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in network engineering across diverse environments.
• Strong understanding of secure communications, SASE, and cross-domain technologies.
• Ability to operate in complex, mission-critical scenarios.

What is on offer

• The contract period is 12 months, with 2X6 months extension options.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly skilled team
• Competitive remuneration package

Security Requirements: To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.

Submission closes by COB Tuesday, 17/06/2025. Please call Salina on 0480 002 449 for any further information. 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.