Defence Network Specialist: A&A & Secure ICT Design

First Nations Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

Reservist Leave

Job summary

Downer Professional Services in Canberra seeks a Network Specialist to design and implement a secure ICT system within Defence. You will develop A&A artefacts, support DDR assessments, and liaise with external system owners to define interfaces, applying RHEL and networking expertise to ensure compliant, robust infrastructure.

A current Australian security clearance and a strong work ethic are essential to deliver high‑quality outcomes for Defence clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT Certification and Accreditation for Defence ICT systems.
• Proficient with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and firewall configuration.
• Familiar with Defence network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop A&A artefacts per Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) Defence Cyber Security framework.
• Develop artefacts to support Digital Demand Request (DDR) assessment by Defence Digital Group (DDG).
• Liaise with external system owners to define EDT interfaces.
• Conduct compliance assessment against the Australian Information Security Manual (ISM) and document procedures.

Skills

A&A ICT

RHEL

Networking

Firewall config

Defence network

Job description

Downer Professional Services in Canberra seeks a Network Specialist to design and implement a secure ICT system within Defence. You will develop A&A artefacts, support DDR assessments, and liaise with external system owners to define interfaces, applying RHEL and networking expertise to ensure compliant, robust infrastructure.

A current Australian security clearance and a strong work ethic are essential to deliver high‑quality outcomes for Defence clients.