Network Engineer

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12‑month contract

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking a Network Engineer to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions across physical, virtual, and cloud environments in Canberra. You will work with technical teams to ensure ongoing performance, availability, and resilience of infrastructure underpinning essential digital services.

The role requires a degree in Computer Science or IT and 3–5 years' experience in network engineering or administration, with an active TSPV security clearance or eligibility for one.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Experience with network fundamentals, protocols, architectures, devices, topologies.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in network engineering or network administration roles.

Responsibilities

• Support Network Architects in the development, review, and refinement of network architectures and technical designs.
• Assist in validating network designs against business, operational, security, and performance requirements.
• Develop detailed implementation plans, build specifications, configuration standards, and technical documentation.

Skills

Network fundamentals

Networking protocols

Network architectures

Network devices

Topologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a high‑profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting‑edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.

About the role

You will be responsible for delivering and supporting secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Working closely with technical teams and stakeholders, you will help ensure the ongoing performance, availability, and resilience of infrastructure that underpins essential digital services.

Role Responsibilities

• Support Network Architects in the development, review, and refinement of network architectures and technical designs.
• Assist in validating network designs against business, operational, security, and performance requirements.
• Develop detailed implementation plans, build specifications, configuration standards, and technical documentation.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Experience with network fundamentals, protocols, architectures, devices, topologies.
• Minimum 3‑5 years' experience in network engineering or network administration roles.

What is on offer

• 12-month contract, with possible extensions
• Competitive hourly rate.

Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work environment, our client requires candidates to hold an active TSPV Security Clearance, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre‑employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client‑requested checks.

We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.