Network Engineer

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment, on behalf of a government-sector client in Canberra, is seeking an experienced network professional who enjoys hands-on delivery, design, and problem solving across complex infrastructure.

You will own day-to-day network operations, contribute to design and security upgrades, and work with Fortinet firewalls, MPLS, and LAN/WAN environments in a Defence context; NV1/NV2 clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of switching and routing.
• Experience with MPLS, IP, and Ethernet.
• Experience with LAN/WAN/SAN and VoIP.
• Defence environment experience is valued.
• Fortinet firewalls experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new network solutions
• Administering routers, switches and firewalls
• Supporting LAN, WAN and related network environments
• Monitoring and improving network performance
• Troubleshooting network and infrastructure issues
• Implementing and maintaining network security measures
• Supporting system and technology upgrades
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation

Skills

Networking

Fortinet firewalls

MPLS/IP/Ethernet

LAN/WAN/SAN/VoIP

Tools

Fortinet

Extreme Networks

Linux

Job description

Our client operates in a complex, highly secure technology environment supporting important Government, Defence and national security outcomes.

With sophisticated systems, technically challenging programs and an established cyber security function, they offer an environment where security professionals can build deep expertise while working alongside experienced technical and security specialists.

As the organisation continues to strengthen its cyber capability, there are currently opportunities for NV1 and NV2 cleared professionals to join the team.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced network professional who enjoys staying close to the technology and solving real infrastructure problems.

You’ll have ownership across day-to-day network operations while also contributing to the design and implementation of new solutions, network improvements, security and technology upgrades.

The environment offers variety across networking technologies and the chance to work with experienced IT professionals while continuing to broaden your technical capability.

The Role

Reporting to the IT Operations & Infrastructure Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day administration and support of network and related infrastructure.

You’ll work across routers, switches and firewalls, monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues and help design and implement improvements to existing and new network environments. The position also works closely with the broader IT team, giving you exposure beyond purely operational network support.

• Designing and implementing new network solutions
• Administering routers, switches and firewalls
• Supporting LAN, WAN and related network environments
• Monitoring and improving network performance
• Troubleshooting network and infrastructure issues
• Implementing and maintaining network security measures
• Supporting system and technology upgrades
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation

The Ideal Person

You’ll be an experienced network professional who enjoys being hands-on and taking ownership of technical problems through to resolution. You’ll ideally bring 5-7+ years’ networking experience, with strong knowledge of switching and routing and exposure to MPLS, IP and Ethernet environments ideally in Defence environments.

Experience across LAN, WAN, SAN and VoIP environments will be valuable, along with practical experience working with Fortinet firewalls.

Exposure to Extreme Networks switching technology and Linux-based systems would be highly regarded but isn’t essential.

Defence experience will be well regarded.

Salary / Rate

• $150k - $165k plus 14% Super

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.