Network Engineer

• Contract till June 2026, with possible longer-term extension.
• Must have a minimum Negative Vetting level 1, and there is a strong preference for NV2 clearance.
• Long term contract/Permanent option available for the right candidate.

Avec Global, one of Australia's fastest-growing consultancies, is building the "A-Team" in partnership with Defence research and science division. This elite group of consultants will work shoulder-to-shoulder with Defence science researchers to deliver mission-critical innovation, science and technology projects.

We are currently looking for Network Engineers to be responsible for undertaking the deployment, management and maintenance of a range of networking and cyber-security technologies, including Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco networking technologies.

Skills and Experience required:

Minimum of 5 years administering, managing and/or supporting more than one of the following:

• Cisco Routing and switching (NAC and 802.1x)
• Designing and implementing Cisco network solutions
• Configuring and supporting Cisco network equipment including routers and switches,
• Physical installation of routers and switches
• Configuring firewalls, routing and switching
• Next generation firewall (Palo Alto) technologies and ruleset reviews
• Fault diagnosis
• Experience or exposure to on premise cloud technologies is desirable
• Relevant Cisco Certifications
• Experience in designing or architecting network solutions including micro segmentation

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a minimum Negative Vetting level 1, and there is a strong preference for NV 2 clearance.
• Experience within Commonwealth Government, Defence, or a scientific research organization is highly desirable

What's on offer

• Initial contract till June 2026, with strong likelihood for extension.
• A chance to contribute to a classified Defence program of national importance
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing team tackling cutting-edge challenges
• Backing from Avec Global, a consultancy known for supporting its people and delivering real impact

This is more than just another contract; it's your opportunity to make a genuine difference in Australia's Defence capability while working alongside some of the sharpest minds in science and technology.

If you'd like to be considered for this role, please submit a formal application online, and we'll be in touch to outline the next steps.