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Senior Network Engineer

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Australia · Contract · Mid-Senior

  • Expertise in enterprise networking, SDN (Cisco ACI), firewalls (Fortigate), and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Zscaler)
  • 12-months+ 2 x 12-month extension options
  • Canberra (ACT) - hybrid working
  • Baseline security clearance required


Our Client


This Federal Government agency works in close collaboration with business and the Australian Government to register and administer intellectual property rights and legislation, patents, trademarks, and plant breeder's rights. With a vision to build prosperity through innovation, our client is working to build a world-class intellectual property systems that gives customers access to the services they need in order to innovate.


The Role


Join a high-impact team as a Senior Network Engineer, where you will play a critical role in maintaining and evolving a complex enterprise network environment. In this role, you will lead technical problem-solving, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to strategic network initiatives across both on-premise and cloud environments.


Your duties will include:

  • Managing and enhancing enterprise network infrastructure, standards, and documentation
  • Providing Level 3 support, including advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Leading and contributing to major incident responses through to resolution
  • Ensuring compliance with security policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
  • Supporting and optimising cloud and hybrid network environments (AWS, Azure)
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to drive improvements and support project delivery


Skills and Experience we are looking for:


  • Extensive experience in enterprise network design and operations (LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDN)
  • Strong expertise in firewall technologies and network security controls
  • Proven experience with cloud networking across AWS and Azure environments
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills with a focus on fault diagnosis and incident management
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and contribute to capability uplift


Application Process


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


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Posted
Mar 17, 2026
Type
Contract
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Canberra
Company
Talent

Industries

Government Administration

Categories

Information Technology

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