Senior Network Specialist

• 12-month contract with 1 x 12-month extension option
• Canberra-based role with hybrid work arrangements
• Australian citizenship
• Expertise in infrastructure, networking, cloud (Azure), and system administration essential

Are you a highly experienced infrastructure specialist ready to lead the technical delivery of enterprise systems in a dynamic, nationally operating organisation? This is your opportunity to provide leadership and expertise in the management, support and development of critical infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This role is pivotal in ensuring the stability, integrity and performance of business-enabling technology services for a wide-reaching federal government agency.

Your duties will include:

• Lead the infrastructure technology function, reporting to the Enterprise Systems Manager
• Manage a small, capable technical team and coordinate delivery aligned to ITSM frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across hybrid infrastructure (Network, ESX, Server, Azure)
• Lead and resolve Level 2/3 technical support issues under an ITIL-aligned model
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of systems and procedures
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, finance, operations and vendors to align infrastructure solutions with business goals

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Proficiency in configuring and administering enterprise infrastructure (WAN/LAN, VPN, Firewalls, VMware ESX, Windows Server, SAN, Active Directory)
• Strong experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure IaaS and PaaS (Azure AD, Virtual Networks, Azure Apps & VMs)
• Applied understanding of IT security principles, risk management and compliance standards
• Experience with service management and DevOps tools (ServiceNow and Azure DevOps desirable)
• High-level communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong documentation, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving abilities

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on 02 6129 6300 or email [email protected]