Our client is a global leader in information and communication technology, who delivers innovative solutions that empower businesses and governments to thrive in a digital world. With a strong focus on sustainability, reliability, and cutting-edge research, it offers a wide range of services from cloud computing and AI to hardware and IT infrastructure. Known for its deep commitment to customer-centricity and technological excellence, it plays a pivotal role in shaping smarter societies through digital transformation.

About the role/ Experience required:

Responsible to provide engineering support to allow the delivery and sustainment of network solutions being delivered by the project in support of Air Traffic Management capabilities. This role includes the development of detailed designs, the physical and logical deployments of network solutions, network testing and development of engineering artefacts to gain site design accreditation. As part of a team, the network engineer will provide ongoing support to changes and incidents across the network solutions deployed by the Project.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Site Specific Designs (SSD) and Technical Implementation Instructions (TII);
• Assist with equipment staging and initial configuration;
• Deploy active ICT equipment including rack/stack and configuration;
• Develop documentation and conduct Physical Configuration Audits (PCA);
• Conduct Functional Configuration Audits (FCA);
• Maintain configuration management of design artefacts;
• Provide technical support to the AIR5431 testing program;
• Provide accurate and timely review of technical documentation;
• Develop Engineering artefacts as directed by the Engineering Manager;
• Maintain technical expertise for both data and voice network capabilities; and
• Provide operational support to deployed project networks.

The successful candidate has experience with:

• Solid understanding of the Defence Terrestrial Communications Networking environment;
• Security minded approach to design concepts;
• Solid understanding of the Information Security Manual (ISM);
• Recent experience with the Defence Change Process;
• Wide Area Network (WAN) knowledge and LAN/WAN integration expertise;
• Ability to work in a team environment, with active participation in project meetings and engage with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Effective planner with efficient time management skills;
• Strong customer focus;
• Ability to conduct research, as well as rapidly learn new concepts and tasks, with a view of improving technical knowledge and skills; and
• Above average troubleshooting skills.

Education and Experience:

• 3 years minimum network experience;
• Technical experience with Cisco and Juniper Routers/Switches;
• Candidates with significant Defence experience will be held in high regard; and
• CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP or JNCIE level skills. Certifications will be highly regarded but are not essential.

Location: This role is based in Canberra ACT

Contract terms: 12 month contract with extensions

Security Requirements: Candidates require Australian citizenship along with an active NV1 clearance. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client requested checks.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!

How to Apply: Please upload your most up-to-date resume to apply. Please note you will need to provide further written responses to complete your application. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates.

Applications open until COB 23 July 2025 - Contact 0480 002 453 to have a confidential discussion with Connie or email [email protected] for any further information.