Senior Network Engineer

Job Specific role description

The Network Engineer/s will be required to:

• Assist with operations of global systems.
• Provide technical contributions to both network and gateway technologies, including (but not limited to) Juniper, Cisco, Trend Micro, F5, Clearswift, Fortigate, Zscaler, Runzero, DNS, DCHP, IPAM, Network Segmentation.
• Contribute to documentation.

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, DFAT seeks a suitable candidate with the following skill sets:

Skills/Levels:

• Development and Implementation / Systems Development / Network Design (NTDS) – Level 5
• Delivery and Operation / Technology Management / IT Infrastructure (ITOP) – Level 4
• Delivery and Operation / Technology Management / Network Support (NTAS) – Level 5
• Delivery and Operation / Service Management / Change Control (CHMG) – Level 4

Technical skills

Tertiary level qualifications in ICT would be desirable including industry certifications in one or more of Juniper, Cisco, Trend Micro, F5, Clearswift, Fortigate, Zscaler, Runzero, DNS, DCHP, IPAM and Network Segmentation.

About the team

This role resides in the DFAT Networks and Monitoring section. The DFAT Networks and Monitoring section resides within the Information Management and Technology Division under the Cyber Security, Cloud and Networks Branch. Networks and Monitoring comprises of a combination of APS and contract technical resources working, predominantly in network and gateway technologies. The team supports both projects & operations.

Essential criteria

1. • Minimum five years relevant experience demonstrating strong gateway engineering and technical skills and knowledge.

2. • Experience in the development of gateway high-level designs and detailed designs.

3. • Ability to articulate technical detail through design and implementation plans.

4. • Highly developed diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

5. • Ability to work effectively as a team member.

6. • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Desirable criteria

1. • A broad understanding of industry, whole of government direction, emerging technologies and how they can be applied to solve business problems.

2. • Strong stakeholder management and client services skills.

3. • A strong understanding of ASD Essential 8 and experience with contributing to security accreditation of ICT systems.

4. • Experience in the day-to-day operations of highly secured networks and cryptography solutions.

Must be available to be full time onsite at 51 Allara St, Canberra. Work from home possible on an ad-hoc basis if approved by DFAT management.