Network Engineer

• Expertise in Cisco, Fortinet, SD-WAN, Azure Networking, and SolarWinds
• 12 months + 12 months
• Canberra-based, hybrid work environment
• NV1 Security Clearance required

Our Client

This government agency is committed to the prosperity of the Commonwealth, working with business to deliver quality trade and investment, driving growth in tourism and sharing commercial insights to inform government policy. The agency works closely with business, academic institutions, tourism operators, local government and citizens to develop international markets, win productive foreign investment and strengthen Australia's tourism industry, as well as assisting with consular and passport services.

The Role

Join a high-performing ICT team delivering secure, reliable, and scalable network services that support operations across multiple international locations. This role will see you managing day-to-day network performance, implementing improvements, and contributing to strategic technology uplift projects.

Your duties will include:

• Providing Level 2 and 3 network support, including incident response, configuration management, and monitoring.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco and Fortinet network devices (including SD-WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi).
• Supporting the migration and integration of network services into cloud environments (Azure).
• Implementing upgrades and changes in accordance with ISM and security compliance requirements.
• Producing and maintaining accurate network documentation and operational procedures.
• Collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver network projects and improvements.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Proven experience with Fortinet and Cisco technologies, including FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and standards (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, QoS, VPN).
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or equivalent.
• Knowledge of network authentication and encryption (PKI, IPSec, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSL/TLS).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to operate within complex enterprise environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA or equivalent are highly regarded.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, pleas click 'APPLY'. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email [email protected]

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