Job title: Senior Network Engineer
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Public Sector and Government
Functional Expertise: IT & Telecoms
Pay interval: Hourly
Location: Canberra, ACT
Job published: 26-08-2025
Job ID: 42302

Job Description

 

Senior Network Engineer

Location: ACT

Work Type: Hybrid (up to 40 hours/week)

Clearance: Must be able to obtain NV1 Security Clearance - Australian Citizenship Required

Contract Duration: 12 months

Extension Options: Up to 2 x 12 months

 

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned Network Engineer ready to shape the future of secure, scalable infrastructure? Join a high-performing team driving strategic transformation across a complex national network environment.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade network services. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary experts to modernise infrastructure, support cloud transitions, and ensure optimal performance across geographically dispersed systems.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain current and future state network architecture.
  • Lead network infrastructure upgrades and cloud integration initiatives.
  • Provide operational support and troubleshooting for network services.
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven expertise in network analysis, optimisation, and support.
  • Must be able to obtain NV1 Security Clearance
  • Strong hands-on experience with Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, Trunks, STP).
  • Ability to implement network topology in cloud environments (e.g., Azure).
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement across distributed teams.
  • Demonstrated integrity and results-driven approach within policy frameworks.

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience with FortiGate firewalls, BGP/OSPF, DWDM, DNS/DHCP.
  • Cloud networking knowledge and application performance troubleshooting.
  • Relevant qualifications or vendor certifications.

 

What's on offer

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant initiative while working in a flexible, collaborative environment. If you're ready to take the lead on impactful network projects, we want to hear from you.

Please reach out to Zach on zklingner@talentstreet.com.au