Network Engineer

Our client is a global leader in information and communication technology, who delivers innovative solutions that empower businesses and governments to thrive in a digital world. With a strong focus on sustainability, reliability, and cutting-edge research, it offers a wide range of services—from cloud computing and AI to hardware and IT infrastructure. Known for its deep commitment to customer-centricity and technological excellence, it plays a pivotal role in shaping smarter societies through digital transformation.

About the role/ Experience required:

Under direction from the Project Manager and Solutions Architect; develop, build, configure, maintain and document key components of a Defence stand-alone network for implementation into a production environment.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of a Defence stand-alone network, including:
• Network support, maintenance and troubleshooting,
• leading design, build, test and configuration activities for new and existing network elements in an Agile-like environment,
• Development of Build Instructions, detailed designs (including network specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture),
• Conduct work in accordance with the Project Agile Methodology, including maintaining Jira and participating in stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning and retrospectives.

The successful candidate has experience with:

Essential:

• Data Centre Architecture – Network, Compute, Storage and Network Services,
• Network Engineering (Cisco Enterprise Networking including WAN, LAN, and Data Centre),
• Software Defined Networking,
• Network and Network Security Design,
• Micro-segmentation
• CISCO & Juniper networking

Highly Desirable:

• Knowledge of Storage solutions and VMware Cloud Foundation or VSphere,
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI and VMware NSX-T,
• Knowledge of DMVPN, Juniper networking, JUNOS,
• Disaster Recovery and active-active data centre,
• Management network design and management tools.

Desirable:

• Firewall rulesets,
• Familiarity with ITIL v3/v4 frameworks,
• Windows Server 2016/2019 (working knowledge).

Education and Experience:

• Ability to maintain security awareness and implement security best practices.
• Experience working in Network Operation Centre environment,
• Experience in an Agile development environment.
• Experience in developing Detailed Designs.
• Experience in developing Build Instructions (BIs).
• Ability to work well in a team environment, communicate effectively with technical leads & project management and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to learn new concepts and skillsets and improve upon existing technical knowledge.
• Ability to conduct research, as well as rapidly learn new concepts and tasks, with a view of improving technical knowledge and skills.
• Above average troubleshooting skills.
• 5 to 10 years minimum network experience in industry and Defence
• CCNP or CCIE level skills. Certifications will be highly regarded but are not essential.

Location: This role is based in Canberra ACT

Contract terms: 12 month contract with extensions

Security Requirements: Candidates require Australian citizenship along with an active NV2 clearance. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client requested checks.

Salary: This contract role is paying a max of $119/hr inc super.

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

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!

How to Apply: Please upload your most up-to-date resume to apply. Please note you will need to provide further written responses to complete your application. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates.

Applications open until suitable candidate found - Contact 0480 002 453 to have a confidential discussion with Connie or email [email protected] for any further information.