Senior Network and Communications Specialist

Raytheon Australia; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to best practice tools and systems

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Australia is seeking an experienced networking professional to integrate and maintain communication systems. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of Cisco networking experience and knowledge of complex IT networks. Successful candidates will have a background in cyber security practices and networking technologies. The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional development. You will collaborate with technical teams and may need to travel within Southeast Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Cisco networking experience or equivalent certifications.
• Specialised knowledge of technical or operational IT practices.
• Experience with network and communications security.

Responsibilities

• Integrate systems using various bearer technologies.
• Install, configure, test and debug complex networks.
• Travel throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern Territory as required.

Skills

Cisco networking experience

Knowledge of networking and communications technologies

Cyber security practices awareness

Knowledge of Unix/Linux

Experience with Agile processes

Education

University Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Active Directory

Network management and application servers

Junos experience

Job description

Overview

Location: AU-QLD-AMBERLEY-RAAF-CUST ~ RAAF Base Amberley ~ AMBERLEY RAAF (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-03-26

Country: Australia

Position Role Type: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Integrate systems using various bearer technologies including V/UHF, cellular, satellite and microwave.
• Design and implement overlay networks using internet protocol encryptors.
• Produce and maintain ICT engineering documentation.
• Support the maintenance and delivery of operational networks and communications systems as a critical enabler of an operational system.
• Install, configure, test and debug complex networks within specified timelines to support network maintenance and capability upgrades.
• Collaborate with other technical teams and project managers to ensure the network and communications equipment requirements of the operational system are met.
• Subject matter expert on the operational systems networks and communications capability.
• Travel will be required throughout the year (typically within Southeast Queensland and Northern Territory).

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Cisco networking experience or equivalent Cisco Networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP).
• Knowledge in analysing, designing and implementing complex IT networks.
• Advanced knowledge of networking and communications technologies.
• Specialised knowledge of technical or operational practices within IT.
• General awareness of cyber security practices (ISM).
• Knowledge of analysing, designing and implementing network and communications security.
• Experience with broad range of relevant technologies and systems including Unix/Linux, MS Server, Active Directory, network management and application servers.
• Junos experience (JNCIA-Junos) or general Juniper exposure desirable.
• Network Architecture experience desirable
• Network automation tool experience desirable
• Requires understanding of basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritising, coaching and process execution. Experience with Agile processes highly desirable.
• University Degree in Information Technology or relevant equivalent experience desirable.
• Successful candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV2 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

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