Network Engineer

Network Engineer
Canberra
NV2

Company Overview:
Cleared are happy to be supporting an Australian cybersecurity company that specialises in providing innovative and tailored security solutions, particularly for the defence, national security, and intelligence sectors. They focus on helping organisations protect their most sensitive information and digital infrastructure. Our client offers a range of services, including advanced cybersecurity solutions, secure communications, and risk management strategies.
Their expertise includes areas like secure software development, threat intelligence, and providing highly secure environments for operations in critical sectors. Our client is known for using cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, supporting clients in building resilient systems that can withstand modern cyber risks.

Role Purpose:
As a Network Engineer, you will be a key player in the design, implementation, and support of our network infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your expertise across a range of technologies in a fast-paced, growing team. You will ensure the stability, scalability, and security of our network environment while delivering high-quality solutions that meet both internal and client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Design and Implementation: Design and implement network components, including equipment procurement, and support the development of secure network solutions for private and cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: Diagnose and resolve complex network issues, working across multiple levels of encapsulation and cryptographic solutions.
• Secure Communications: Support the implementation of remote and mobile secure communications.
• Secure Gateway Design: Assist in the design and build of secure gateways.
• Solution Definition: Collaborate with other network and integration staff to define secure solutions for all platform interfaces.
• Requirements and Impact Analysis: Analyse new requirements and issues, identifying their impact on architecture and proposing solutions.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance, identify needs, and resolve issues as they arise, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service.
• Documentation: Create, revise, and maintain comprehensive documentation of the network environment and operational procedures.
• On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call roster and provide escalated support when necessary.
• Technology Research: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and continuously seek out opportunities for professional development.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the service desk, system administrators, delivery managers, and product developers to provide guidance on connectivity and infrastructure.

Technical Competencies:

• Network Engineering: Hands-on experience with LAN and WAN fault diagnosis and repair, including experience in gateway environments.
• Security and Risk Management: Understanding of Australian Government information security standards (ISM) and gateway requirements.
• Cisco and Firewall Network Architecture: Strong experience with Cisco networking, including implementing network architectures and troubleshooting VoIP and firewall technologies.
• Infrastructure Devices: Proficiency with infrastructure devices such as switches, routers, wireless access points, controllers, and firewalls.
• Cryptographic Knowledge: Understanding of cryptographic deployments and key material management.
• Wireless and Real-Time Media: Experience with wireless communications and real-time media streams (e.g., SIP).
• Troubleshooting: Ability to effectively diagnose and resolve network-related issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in technology (focus on network engineering) or equivalent industry experience.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, JNCIP-ENT, JNCIE-ENT, Network+, or WCNA are desirable but not mandatory.

Desirable Skills:

• Strong communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Key Contacts:

• Gateway Team Leader
• Head of Operations

Employment Benefits:

• [Insert Benefits, e.g., flexible working hours, health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities]

Diversity and Inclusion:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Veterans:
We welcome and encourage applications from veterans and military spouses.

This role offers a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and growing environment, providing secure network solutions while expanding your technical expertise. If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge projects and join a passionate team, we'd love to hear from you.

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within the Defence Industry, Intelligence, and National Security sectors.

Interested? Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion!