Security-Cleared Defence Network Engineer – Canberra (Onsite)

Profectus

Canberra

On-site

AUD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Profectus seeks an experienced Network Engineer to support secure Defence networks in Canberra. You will configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, and firewall systems, ensuring services meet ATO requirements and security standards.

You will work with peer teams, maintain secure interfaces, and support VoIP/VTC deployments while contributing to CMDB and change management processes. Must be an Australian citizen with NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

5+ years in network IT, or military/defence equivalent.
Experience configuring routing, switching, and firewalls under change control.
Experience with secure networks and boundary interfaces.
Ability to deploy to Australian Defence Force installations.
Strong communication with technical peers and IT leadership.

Responsibilities

Perform work on managed Defence networks, including connectivity states, device configuration, and node deployments.
Configure routing, switching, and firewall hardware and software under change control (Cisco IOS).
Monitor network device and link states; identify and report failures across sites and activities.
Troubleshoot complex faults with peer teams and own fault resolution.
Maintain secure boundary interfaces; enforce ATO-approved ports/protocols in firewalls.
Support collaboration service deployments across network bearers, including NAT traversal for VoIP and VTC.
Contribute CMDB inputs and pass CNIC state changes to Configuration Manager.
Apply ITIL service management principles; participate in CABs and use ticketing tools.