Network Admin Infrastructure Engineer

ASJ Tech Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASJ Tech Pty Ltd seeks four experienced Network Infrastructure Engineers to support a national security agency within the Defence portfolio. Roles are Canberra or Adelaide based, onsite, APS6 level, with a current TSPV clearance required and a 12-month contract with two 12-month extensions.

Start date is 1 February 2027 and hours are up to 40 per week. Responsibilities include monitoring and sustaining network systems, upgrading firmware, designing scalable solutions, integrating COTS hardware,

Qualifications

• Current TSPV clearance required at time of application.
• APS6 equivalent level.
• Onsite location in Canberra, ACT or Adelaide, SA.
• Start date of Monday, 1 February 2027.
• 12-month contract with two 12-month extension options.
• Hours up to 40 per week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network systems and infrastructure, respond to sustainment requests, troubleshoot and fix issues.
• Maintain and upgrade network device software and firmware, feed improvements into current and future designs.
• Design and implement functional, testable and scalable network solutions based on Detailed Design guidelines.
• Integrate COTS network hardware and software to optimise performance.
• Manage the full system lifecycle: build, configuration, administration, security, racking and stacking, cabling and labelling, and decommissioning.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Automation scripting

Availability management

System installations/removals

Problem management

Tools

Network management tools

COTS network hardware

Job description

ASJ Tech is seeking 4 experienced Network Infrastructure Engineers for a national security agency in the Defence portfolio. You'll build, run and maintain the network infrastructure that supports critical digital services, from design and implementation through to sustainment and decommissioning.

About the role

• Location: Canberra, ACT or Adelaide, SA (onsite; flexibility depends on the work area and operational need)
• Level: APS6 equivalent
• Security clearance: Current TSPV required at time of application
• Start date: Monday, 1 February 2027
• Contract: 12 months, with two 12-month extension options
• Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

What you'll do

• Monitor network systems and infrastructure, respond to sustainment requests, and troubleshoot and fix issues.
• Maintain and upgrade network device software and firmware, and feed improvements into current and future designs.
• Design and implement functional, testable and scalable network solutions based on Detailed Design guidelines.
• Integrate COTS network hardware and software to optimise performance.
• Manage the full system lifecycle: build, configuration, administration, security, racking and stacking, cabling and labelling, and decommissioning.

What you'll bring

• Strong IT infrastructure experience, including implementing changes and maintenance routines and using management tools to track load and performance.
• Scripting or tool configuration to automate provisioning, testing and deployment of infrastructure.
• Availability management experience, including monitoring service levels, disaster recovery arrangements, and documenting and testing recovery procedures.
• Hands-on complex system installations and removals, including handover and adherence to safety and quality procedures.
• Problem management skills to investigate issues in systems and services and put preventative measures in place.

Highly regarded

• Experience in ASD, Defence or national security environments.

Candidates must hold a current TSPV clearance to be considered. Successful candidates will also need to complete the agency's Organisation Suitability Assessment before starting.

For any questions, please contact 0401 904 401.