Security-Cleared Network Engineer (Contract)

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

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.