Network Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing leave

LinkedIn Learning access

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Network Engineer to join our IT team in delivering secure, high-performing network services across Australia. You will monitor and optimise Core Networks, WAN/LAN, Firewalls, VoIP and Wireless infrastructure, working with stakeholders and external providers.

The role requires hands-on networking experience, strong firewall capabilities (Cisco/Palo Alto/NetScaler), and knowledge of SASE/SSE.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizen with Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Experienced Networking professional delivering operational capability.
• Strong firewall background with Cisco, Palo Alto or NetScaler.
• Hands-on with SASE and SSE technologies for secure, modern network solutions.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud networking, connectivity and security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain and optimise Core Networks, WAN, LAN, Firewalls, VoIP and Wireless infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues and support infrastructure projects.
• Engage with Solution Architects and service providers to ensure resilient network environments.
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement across IT landscape.

Skills

Networking

Firewall

SASE/SSE

Azure networking

Tools

Cisco Firewall

Palo Alto Firewall

NetScaler

Azure Networking

Security Clearance (Defence)

Job description

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• Contribute to technology transformation in a mission-critical environment.
• Strong team culture with supportive leaders and technical specialists.
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation.

About the Role

Join our growing technology team and play a critical role in supporting the network infrastructure that enables Babcock's operations across Australia and the wider international business.

As a result of continued growth across the region, we are seeking a talented Network Engineer to join our collaborative IT team and help deliver secure, reliable and high-performing network services.

Reporting to the Infrastructure Team Leader, this role will be instrumental in maintaining, supporting and enhancing Babcock's enterprise network environment.

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and optimising a broad range of technologies, including Core Networks, WAN, LAN, Firewalls, VoIP and Wireless infrastructure. Working closely with internal stakeholders, Solution Architects and external service providers, you'll help ensure our network environment remains resilient, secure and aligned to business needs.

You'll be involved in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, supporting infrastructure projects, managing supplier relationships, contributing to solution design, and driving best practice across our technology landscape. The role also offers the opportunity to work within a complex enterprise environment where continuous improvement, innovation and customer service are highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for a network professional looking to broaden their technical expertise, work with diverse technologies and make a meaningful impact within a growing global organisation. At Babcock, you'll be part of a supportive team, contribute to business-critical initiatives and play a key role in shaping the future of our IT infrastructure.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
• Experienced Networking professional, focused on delivering effective and efficient operational capability.
• Strong Firewall background (preferably Cisco/Palo Alto/NetScaler).
• Hands-on experience with SASE and SSE technologies, driving secure and modern network solutions.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud networking, including connectivity, security and optimisation.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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