Certus Recruitment Group
Technical Officer – Network (Defence ICT)
Certus Recruitment GroupAustralia11 hours ago
ContractInformation Technology

🚢 Now Hiring: Technical Officer – Network (Defence ICT)

📍 Sydney | 💼 $800/day | 🕒 Mon–Fri, 40 hrs/week | Contract till June 2026

🛡️ NV2 Security Clearance a MUST | ⛔ On-site only (DSN access required)


Join the Fleet Information Environment (FIE) Modernisation Project, delivering cutting-edge, cyber-hardened ICT systems (Minerva) to support the Royal Australian Navy’s mission-critical operations.


We’re seeking a Network Specialist with Defence experience to support the design, build, and maintenance of secure network infrastructure in deployed and operational environments.


🔧 Key Responsibilities:


  • Provide expert support across routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, VoIP, NAC, and wireless LAN
  • Maintain and patch secure systems in line with Defence ICT protocols
  • Troubleshoot and resolve incidents in constrained or degraded conditions (DDIL)
  • Create SOPs and technical documentation; support training and mentoring
  • Assist with deployment, hardware builds, and vendor engagement
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for high-priority incidents


✅ Skills & Experience:


  • Experience as a Network/Gateway engineer
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Defence Deployed systems
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in networking technologies including:
  • o Routing.
  • o Switching.
  • o IPSec, VPN, VLAN, OSPF, BGP, MPLS TE.
  • o Next Gen firewalls
  • o Voice Over IP
  • o Enterprise wireless LAN infrastructure
  • o Network segmentation
  • o Network Access Control
  • o Network telemetry protocols such as NetFlow, SNMP, etc.
  • Experienced with:
  • o Microsoft Exchange Administration Processes
  • o Microsoft Active Directory Administration
  • o Microsoft Skype Administration
  • o Citrix Virtual Desktop Administration
  • o Hypervisor Maintenance and Administration
  • o VoIP
  • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills


Desirable: Experience with Minerva systems, shipboard ICT, and SEA2273 environments


📌 Requirements:

  • NV2 Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
  • Must comply with ITAR regulations
  • On-call & DSN access required – no WFH available


Be part of a major Defence transformation supporting national capability at sea.


🔗 Apply now or reach out for more info.


Please email me your CV to [email protected] then give Charmaine Thum a call on 0439 320 538


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