Defence Network Operations Engineer (NV1) – Canberra Onsite

Telstra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related pay

Learning programs

Global presence

Purchased annual leave

Telstra day off

30% off Telstra products

Equipment provided

Job summary

Telstra in Canberra is seeking an NV1-cleared Network Engineer to provide 24x7 network operations support for Defence customers. The role is based onsite in Canberra and requires you to work a rotating roster on all shifts.

Ideally you bring 1–2 years in Network Operations, hands-on routing and switching knowledge, and familiarity with Juniper, Cisco and other vendors. Active NV1 clearance is essential. This is a permanent Defence role with growth within Telstra's Defence network team.

Qualifications

• Active NV1 security clearance is mandatory.
• 1–2 years hands-on experience in Network Operations.
• Understanding of data communications, routing, switching and telecommunications.
• Familiarity with VLANs, Spanning-Tree, wireless tech, and WAN/BAN protocols (OSPF, BGP).
• Exposure to Juniper, Cisco, Nortel, or Avaya networking products.
• ITIL Foundation or Practitioner certification desirable.
• Defence or enterprise ICT environment experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve network incidents and alarms.
• Assist with network changes following customer and management processes.
• Keep accurate records and support service reporting.
• Join incident calls and provide technical updates.
• Follow change, incident, and problem management guidelines.
• Carry out standard operational tasks and maintenance.

Skills

Network operations

Data communications

Routing

Switching

Telecommunications

NV1 clearance

Education

ITIL Certification

Tools

Juniper

Cisco

Nortel

Avaya

Job description

Telstra in Canberra is seeking an NV1-cleared Network Engineer to provide 24x7 network operations support for Defence customers. The role is based onsite in Canberra and requires you to work a rotating roster on all shifts.

Ideally you bring 1–2 years in Network Operations, hands-on routing and switching knowledge, and familiarity with Juniper, Cisco and other vendors. Active NV1 clearance is essential. This is a permanent Defence role with growth within Telstra's Defence network team.