Defence-Cleared Network Engineer: Cyber Security & Infra

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment, on behalf of a government-sector client in Canberra, is seeking an experienced network professional who enjoys hands-on delivery, design, and problem solving across complex infrastructure.

You will own day-to-day network operations, contribute to design and security upgrades, and work with Fortinet firewalls, MPLS, and LAN/WAN environments in a Defence context; NV1/NV2 clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of switching and routing.
• Experience with MPLS, IP, and Ethernet.
• Experience with LAN/WAN/SAN and VoIP.
• Defence environment experience is valued.
• Fortinet firewalls experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new network solutions
• Administering routers, switches and firewalls
• Supporting LAN, WAN and related network environments
• Monitoring and improving network performance
• Troubleshooting network and infrastructure issues
• Implementing and maintaining network security measures
• Supporting system and technology upgrades
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation

Skills

Networking

Fortinet firewalls

MPLS/IP/Ethernet

LAN/WAN/SAN/VoIP

Tools

Fortinet

Extreme Networks

Linux

Job description

HorizonOne Recruitment, on behalf of a government-sector client in Canberra, is seeking an experienced network professional who enjoys hands-on delivery, design, and problem solving across complex infrastructure.

You will own day-to-day network operations, contribute to design and security upgrades, and work with Fortinet firewalls, MPLS, and LAN/WAN environments in a Defence context; NV1/NV2 clearance is preferred.