Senior Network Engineer Lead
Government Services | Adelaide, SA

A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer Lead to join a specialist Managed Services team supporting critical government infrastructure in South Australia.

This role is ideal for a Level 3 Network and Security professional ready to take the next step into a formal Team Lead position. You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, mentoring a high-performing engineering team, overseeing service delivery, and driving continuous improvement across a diverse government client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert Level 3 support for network and security infrastructure, including troubleshooting, change management, and technical escalations.
• Act as Team Lead, guiding the day-to-day operations of a small technical team while setting standards for performance, quality, and collaboration.
• Lead the technical direction of managed services engagements and project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers to develop internal capability and promote knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a technical point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Ensure systems and client environments are accurately documented and maintained.
• Identify and drive service improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current with emerging network and security technologies relevant to enterprise and government environments.

About You

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, with approximately 6+ years of industry experience in networking and security.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or strong readiness to step into a formal Team Lead role.
• Certifications in at least two relevant areas (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE).
• Strong experience supporting complex enterprise networks (100+ users, 30+ servers) and multi-vendor environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead both internally and in client-facing scenarios.
• Desirable: Experience working within government or highly regulated network environments.

What’s on Offer

• A leadership role in a mission-critical technical environment.
• Direct involvement with top-tier government and enterprise clients.
• Flexible work options and a collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and certification support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Special Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a current Police Clearance.
• Australian Driver’s Licence required.
• Occasional after-hours work and short-term travel may be required.