ASD 5 & 6 Network Engineer

Australian Signals Directorate; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Signals Directorate in Brisbane seeks experienced Network Engineers (ASD 5/6) to design, implement, and support secure IP-based networks for national security operations. You will work across complex environments, applying rigorous engineering practices and collaborating with internal teams and external service providers.

ASD5 focuses on delivering reliable network infrastructure and developing expertise in routing, switching, security, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Understand, build and manage routing and switching solutions including configuration, automation and monitoring.
• Build, configure, and maintain network security solutions including firewalls, virtual appliances, VPNS, as well as cloud-native routing and switching technologies.
• Install and manage physical hardware including network routers, switches and compute servers.
• Cisco and/or Juniper firewall experience.
• Exposure to and understanding of OSPF and complex BGP routing, as well as MPLS technologies.
• Exposure to and understanding of Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ICT infrastructure issues.
• Experience with Unix/Linux.
• Experience with Optical Transport, design, operations and maintenance including DWDM (Dense Wave Division Multiplexing).
• Experience producing network diagrams, technical designs and operational documentation.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and supporting IP-based network infrastructure.
• Providing technical advice within policies and ICT service frameworks.
• Engaging with stakeholders and service providers to support network delivery.
• Assisting in planning, installing, and supporting network communications systems.
• Contributing to issue resolution and service improvements.
• Coordinating tasks to meet team objectives.
• Supporting documentation and procedures for operations.
• Contributing to a culture of capability building.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network Security

Firewall Experience

Cisco/Juniper

OSPF/BGP/MPLS

Cisco ACI

ITIL familiarity

Unix/Linux

DWDM

Network Diagrams

Job description

Australian Signals Directorate – Brisbane QLD

As an ASD 5 or ASD 6 Network Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, delivering, and supporting secure, enterprise-scale network infrastructure that underpins ASD’s critical intelligence, cyber, and operational capabilities. Working across a complex and evolving technology environment, you will help ensure ASD’s networks remain resilient, secure, and fit for purpose, while contributing to the delivery of innovative network solutions across the organisation.

As an ASD 5 Network Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery and support of ASD’s network infrastructure while developing your technical expertise in a dynamic operational environment. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders and technical teams to support network design, implementation, and maintenance activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of IP-based network infrastructure.
• Providing technical advice and assistance within established policies, procedures, and ICT service delivery frameworks.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders and external service providers to support the delivery of network services.
• Assisting in the planning, installation, and ongoing support of network communications systems.
• Contributing to the identification and resolution of network issues and service improvements.
• Coordinating tasks and priorities to achieve team outcomes and operational objectives.
• Supporting knowledge sharing through the development of technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Contributing to a positive team culture and helping build capability across the work area.

As an ASD 6 Network Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering complex network engineering outcomes, providing technical expertise, and contributing to the ongoing security, performance, and reliability of ASD’s network environment. You will work with a high degree of autonomy and be trusted to make sound technical decisions in support of organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and supporting complex network infrastructure and services.
• Investigating, diagnosing, and resolving network issues while identifying opportunities for proactive improvement.
• Assessing network-related risks and recommending practical mitigation strategies to strengthen security and resilience.
• Providing expert technical advice and guidance to stakeholders on network engineering matters.
• Applying initiative, judgement, and technical expertise to solve complex problems and deliver outcomes.
• Identifying and escalating security risks and vulnerabilities to support organisational risk management.
• Collaborating effectively across teams to deliver projects, priorities, and operational outcomes.
• Producing high-quality technical documentation, standards, and knowledge artefacts to support operational continuity and future capability.

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical networks, contribute to national security outcomes, and develop your career in a highly technical and rewarding environment.

Further information can be found at: I’m changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes and shows a strong willingness to learn and adapt to evolving network technologies.

• Understand, build and manage routing and switching solutions including configuration, automation and monitoring.
• Build, configure, and maintain network security solutions including firewalls, virtual appliances, VPNS, as well as cloud-native routing and switching technologies.
• Install and manage physical hardware including network routers, switches and compute servers.
• Cisco and/or Juniper firewall experience.
• Exposure to and understanding of OSPF and complex BGP routing, as well as MPLS technologies.
• Exposure to and understanding of Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ICT infrastructure issues.
• Experience with Unix/Linux.
• Experience with Optical Transport, design, operations and maintenance including DWDM (Dense Wave Division Multiplexing).
• Experience producing network diagrams, technical designs and operational documentation.

Application Closing Date:

Sunday, 29 November 2026

For further information, please review the Information Pack, reference ASD/06553/26 on www.asd.gov.au/careers.

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