Senior Network Engineer

Air Services Australia; Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne; Remote; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, configure, troubleshoot, and support its Cisco-based enterprise network within a highly regulated environment. The role involves collaboration with project teams and cybersecurity specialists to deliver reliable, secure infrastructure.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, coaching, and on-call support, with on-site attendance as required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in complex network environments.
• Strong Cisco routing, switching, design and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot and support Airservices' core network.
• Lead network improvement initiatives and ensure reliability and security.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams and cybersecurity specialists.

Skills

Cisco networking

Network design

Routing & switching

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or higher in IT/Engineering

Tools

ITIL

ISM

ISO 27001

COBIT

Job description

Job no: 502921
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: VIC, ACT, NSW, QLD
Categories: Information Technology, Technology

• Play a key role in supporting and evolving critical national network infrastructure
• Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne

Summary

We are seeking Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance Cisco-based enterprise network infrastructure, delivering network design, configuration, troubleshooting and operational support within a complex, highly regulated environment.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team helps secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep them among the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, troubleshooting and ongoing support of Airservices' core network environment. Working within a highly regulated operational setting, you will deliver complex technical solutions, contribute to network improvement initiatives and ensure the reliability, security and performance of critical infrastructure.

Reporting within the Core Network team, you will collaborate with engineers, project teams, cybersecurity specialists and operational stakeholders across the organisation. You will also provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to junior team members while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Participation in an on-call roster is required, and occasional onsite attendance may be necessary to support operational and project requirements.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

You are a collaborative and technically capable network professional who enjoys solving complex problems and sharing knowledge with others. You thrive in operational environments, can work effectively with a range of stakeholders and are comfortable balancing support, project delivery and continuous improvement activities.

The successful applicant will have:

• More than 7 years' experience supporting complex network infrastructure environments, with strong expertise across enterprise networking technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in network engineering, systems engineering and change control processes.
• Strong technical capability in Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, network design, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research, assess and interpret information to develop effective solutions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of new capabilities and address technical deficiencies through practical and sustainable solutions.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge with junior engineers and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
• A recognised Diploma or higher qualification in Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.
• Exposure to industry frameworks and standards such as ITIL, ISM, ISO 27001 and COBIT will be highly regarded.
• Advanced Cisco certifications and experience within critical infrastructure, aviation, utilities, oil & gas or similarly regulated environments will be highly regarded.

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) 6 Nov 2026.

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 12:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Application close: 06 Nov 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time