Senior Technical Network Engineer

Hudson AU; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson AU is seeking a Senior Technical Network Engineer for a government opportunity in Canberra. The role focuses on enterprise network operations, major infrastructure modernisation, and hands-on security with firewalls and VPNs. NV1 clearance is required for Australian citizens.

The position involves design, deployment and maintenance of LAN/WAN, security, and hybrid cloud networking, including Azure connectivity and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong enterprise network engineering experience.
• Hands-on firewall and network security expertise.
• Solid routing, switching and LAN/WAN knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across LAN/WAN, routing, switching and wireless.
• Manage firewall configurations, network segmentation and secure connectivity.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents, performance issues and connectivity problems.
• Support Azure and hybrid cloud networking, including secure connections between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Deliver network upgrades, technology refreshes and security remediation activities.
• Work with managed service providers and vendors to ensure reliable network services.
• Develop technical documentation, network designs and implementation plans.

Job description

Senior Technical Network Engineer

I'm currently seeking a Senior Technical Network Engineer for a government opportunity in Canberra, supporting enterprise network operations and major infrastructure modernisation initiatives.

This role is ideal for an experienced network engineer with strong hands-on networking, firewall and network security expertise, looking to contribute to a large-scale enterprise environment.

As this role requires an NV1 security clearance, applicants must be Australian citizens to be considered.

Role closes on the 21st of October, applications received after this date will be used for future roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across LAN/WAN, routing, switching and wireless.
• Manage firewall configurations, network segmentation and secure connectivity.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents, performance issues and connectivity problems.
• Support Azure and hybrid cloud networking, including secure connections between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Deliver network upgrades, technology refreshes and security remediation activities.
• Work with managed service providers and vendors to ensure reliable network services.
• Develop technical documentation, network designs and implementation plans.

About You

• Strong experience in enterprise network engineering and infrastructure support.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls and network security technologies.
• Solid knowledge of routing, switching, LAN/WAN and secure remote access.
• Exposure to Azure networking, hybrid cloud environments and network modernisation.
• Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills.

Experience with Cisco Firepower, Azure Firewall, Azure ExpressRoute, network segmentation or Zero Trust environments will be highly regarded.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences - because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading

Pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.