Defence Program | Puckapunyal VIC | NV1 Clearance Required
Your current company
This organisation delivers critical capability outcomes supporting the Australian Defence environment. Through a major technology program, they are enhancing and sustaining complex simulation and training systems that support military preparedness and operational effectiveness.
Your current role An opportunity has become available for an experienced Computer Network & Systems Administrator to support a highly secure Defence ICT environment.
Working within a specialist infrastructure team, you will be responsible for maintaining network availability, security and performance across a complex production environment. You will provide L2/L3 support, administer network infrastructure, implement security controls and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Key responsibilities
Administer enterprise routing, switching and network infrastructure
Support firewalls, VPNs and remote access services
Perform incident, problem and change management activities
Maintain network security controls and compliance requirements
Conduct network troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Monitor network performance, availability and capacity
Maintain network documentation, diagrams and operational procedures
Work closely with Defence stakeholders, infrastructure teams and vendors
What you'll need to succeed
Experience administering enterprise production networks
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching and VLAN technologies
Experience supporting secure networking environments
Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs and network security controls
Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skills
Current NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory)
Defence ICT experience
CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet or Palo Alto certifications
ITIL Foundation
Intune, MECM or enterprise virtualisation experience
What you'll get in return
Long-term Defence contract chance
Initial term through to June 2027
Two additional 12-month extension options
Exposure to leading Defence simulation and training technologies
Competitive daily rates
Opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence capability programs
📌 System Network Administrator Puckapunyal
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