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Hays

Sr. Network Engineer

Hays
Australia · Full-time · Mid-Senior

  • High‑Profile Federal Government Program
  • Senior Technical & Strategic Influence
  • Long‑Term Contract Stability & Flexibility

Senior Network Engineers are requir to design, operate and secure complex enterprise networks within a Fed Gov

Your new company

This Federal Government agency operates at the forefront of national intelligence and security, delivering highly secure and resilient ICT services that support critical law enforcement outcomes. You will be working in a mature, enterprise-scale environment that places a strong emphasis on security, availability, and operational excellence.

Your new role

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be part of the Network Operations team, supporting the design, delivery, and ongoing operation of centrally managed enterprise network services. This role has a strong hands-on focus and will see you working across BAU, project, and managed activities, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity across on-premises, data centre, and cloud-connected environments.

You will work closely with cloud, security, and application teams to support enterprise connectivity, troubleshoot complex network issues, and ensure compliance with Federal Government security frameworks.


What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Strong hands-on experience across enterprise networking, including routing, switching, and network security in complex on-premises and cloud-connected environments
  • Experience supporting multivendor network technologies, including HPE, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and F5
  • Proven experience supporting enterprise WAN services, carriage circuits, and connectivity to public cloud platforms such as Azure
  • Experience operating within an ITIL (or equivalent) service management framework, covering incident, change, problem, capacity, and availability management
  • A strong understanding of Federal Government security frameworks, including the ISM and PSPF
  • The ability to translate business and operational requirements into reliable, secure, and high-performing network outcomes
  • Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain NV1 security clearance

What you'll get in return

You'll secure a long-term contract within a high-profile Federal Government environment, gaining exposure to complex, enterprise-scale networks and modern cloud connectivity. You'll benefit from hybrid working arrangements, access to multiple locations across Australia, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced technical specialists in a mission-critical environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me now on 02 6112 7695 or email [email protected].
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.




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Posted
Apr 08, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Canberra
Company
Hays

Industries

Technology Information Internet

Categories

Information Technology

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