Network Engineer

Expressions of Interest – Network Engineers (Defence)

Profectus is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Network Engineers to support upcoming opportunities within the Australian Government. We are looking to connect with engineers who have delivered secure network capability within Defence or similar complex, highly regulated, secure environments. These engagements are anticipated to be onsite in Canberra and will support mission-critical systems within operational Defence settings.

About the Opportunities

Duties are likely to include:

• Designing, configuring and supporting secure enterprise and deployable network environments
• Contributing to the integration of network hardware, software and systems within complex ICT ecosystems
• Supporting routing, switching and WAN environments across secure and segmented networks
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation, including design artefacts, configuration guides and standard operating procedures\
• Conducting troubleshooting, fault analysis and remediation across network infrastructure
• Supporting network accreditation, security controls and compliance activities
• Working closely with project teams, vendors and Defence stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions
• Providing input into system upgrades, refresh activities and continuous improvement initiatives

We are keen to hear from professionals who:

• Have experience working within Defence or similar secure Government environments
• Hold an active AGSVA NV1 security clearance (NV2 highly regarded)
• Hold a current CCNA certification (CCNP desirable)
• Demonstrate strong understanding of routing and switching technologies (e.g. OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs and network segmentation
• Have experience with WAN technologies and secure network architectures
• Possess working knowledge of Linux operating systems within networked environments
• Understand cybersecurity principles as they relate to network engineering in secure domains
• Are confident producing technical documentation and engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Are comfortable working onsite in Canberra, with potential domestic travel

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT and engineering capability across secure environments. We take a long-term, relationship-driven approach and support our consultants throughout the lifecycle of their engagement. If you are a Network Engineer with Defence experience and an active clearance, and would like to be considered for upcoming Canberra-based opportunities, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest to join our talent network.