Network Solution Architect

Babcock; South Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace and defense company seeks a Network Solution Architect in South Canberra. This role involves supporting the Defence High Frequency Communications System by ensuring a robust ICT network and server infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in network design and troubleshooting, particularly with Cisco products, in complex environments. This position offers career development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive rewards and benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in design and deployment of network and ICT solutions.
• Experience with terrestrial defence mission systems is desirable.
• Understanding of Microsoft/Linux Server architecture design principles.
• Strong background in designing and troubleshooting IP networks.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking products.

Responsibilities

• Support assurance and enhancement of Defence High Frequency Communications System.
• Ensure delivery of a secure ICT network and server infrastructure.
• Engage directly with Defence stakeholders and define system requirements.

Skills

Design and deployment of network solutions

Complex switching and routing

Cisco networking products

VoIP technologies

Windows systems management

Linux systems management

Virtualisation platforms

Job description

Network Solution Architect

• Career development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About the Role

As a Network Solution Architect with Babcock, you will play a key role in supporting the ongoing assurance and enhancement of the Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS).

Working within the Recurring Services (Support) Engineering team, you will ensure the delivery of a robust and secure ICT network and server infrastructure that underpins critical Defence communications.

This role spans L1–L3 support services across a multidisciplinary network environment, with a strong focus on network maintenance, server infrastructure management, and performance reporting.

This role also provides the opportunity to engage directly with Defence stakeholders, define system requirements, and influence the ongoing technical evolution of one of Australia’s most critical communications networks.

About You

You are an experienced and proactive ICT professional with a strong background in network and server architecture, particularly within complex or Defence-related environments.

Your hands‑on experience designing and troubleshooting IP networks, managing both Windows and Linux systems, and working with Cisco networking products will be key to your success.

You take pride in delivering robust, secure, and scalable technical solutions and have a solid grasp of virtualisation, VoIP technologies, and infrastructure documentation.

You thrive in environments that demand precision, innovation, and continuous improvement, and you understand the importance of compliance with ISM, PSPF, and other Defence security frameworks.

To be successful in this position you will bring :

• Demonstrated experience in design and deployment of network and ICT solutions, including complex switching and routing environments.
• Desirable experience with support of terrestrial defence mission system computing systems.
• Understanding of Microsoft / Linux Server architecture design principles.
• Proven experience designing and troubleshooting IP networks.
• Proven experience working in both Windows and LINUX environments.
• Hands‑on experience working with Cisco networking products.
• An understanding of VoIP technologies.
• Familiarity with virtualisation platforms.

Description

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self‑led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and muchmore, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve :

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together , please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

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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 an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel 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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Req #67893