Azooa is preparing a response for RFx***** – Land Simulation Capability – Computer Network & Systems Administrator and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for this Defence opportunity.
This role supports LS Core 2.0 – Tranche 2 within the Directorate Land Training Capability, Land Capability Division, Army.
The engagement requires a strong network and systems administrator with Defence ICT, production network operations, routing, switching, firewall, VPN, monitoring, security controls and BAU support experience.
Azooa is looking to submit candidates at $******/hour including super or under, with candidates bidding below this likely to present a stronger value-for-money position for winning.
Overview
The Directorate Land Training Capability manages a Common Simulation Suite within the Persistent Land Simulation System to support realistic high-end warfighting training and prepare land forces for conflict.
DLTC delivers and integrates Live, Virtual and Constructive simulation in line with Army needs, enabling Army to train across the full spectrum of operations in complex environments.
This role supports the availability, performance, security and continual improvement of the LS Core production network and its integrated ICT services.
The role also contributes to minor changes and small improvements, including service optimisation activities.
Core Purpose
The core purpose of the Computer Network & Systems Administrator role is to maintain stable, secure and performant production network services for LS Core 2.0.
The role will support BAU network operations, L2/L3 incident and problem resolution, network security administration, configuration and change management, monitoring, documentation, vendor coordination and continuous improvement.
Scope / Responsibilities
The Computer Network & Systems Administrator will be expected to:
Operate enterprise networks in a BAU / production setting
Provide L2/L3 support across network and integrated ICT services
Monitor and administer routing, switching, WLAN, firewalls, VPNs and remote access
Respond to events and alerts
Restore services within agreed timeframes
Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis
Maintain incident, problem and known error records
Apply and maintain security controls, including firewall rulesets, ACLs, IPS/IDS policies, NAC and certificate / PKI integrations
Implement hardening and patching aligned to accreditation requirements
Maintain standard configurations and network baselines
Execute changes through formal change processes
Prepare testing, backout and implementation plans
Conduct bandwidth, latency and error-rate trend analysis
Support capacity forecasting and resilience testing
Support backup and restore of network configurations
Contribute to disaster recovery exercises
Maintain low-level designs, network diagrams, IP address plans, rack layouts, SOPs and BAU run books
Coordinate with the Capability Manager, service desk, infrastructure/platform engineers and vendors
Schedule maintenance windows, upgrades and warranty / RMA activities




Recommend improvements to monitoring, alerting, device lifecycle and standards
Stable, secure and performant LS Core production network services
BAU support outcomes aligned to availability, capacity, response and recovery expectations
Incident, problem and change records
Root cause analysis and corrective action documentation
Updated network configurations and security controls
Firmware and patching currency support
Defence-aligned security and configuration compliance outputs
Current network documentation and run books
Network diagrams and IP address plans
Low-level designs and rack layouts
Build sheets and break-fix procedures
Standard operating procedures
Backup and restore support for configurations
Capacity, performance and continuity inputs
Stakeholder and vendor coordination outputs
Minor design refinements and continuous improvement recommendations
Mandatory / Essential Criteria
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Senior-level experience operating enterprise networks in a BAU / production environment
Experience providing L2/L3 network support
Experience with change, configuration and security activities
Strong knowledge of:
TCP/IP
Routing and switching
VLANs
VPNs
Network security controls
Proficiency with mainstream network vendors and monitoring tools
Proven capability maintaining accurate network documentation
Proven capability maintaining run books
Effective collaboration with:
Infrastructure / platform teams
Excellent diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently in a single-incumbent onsite role
Current NV1 clearance held prior to commencement
Highly desirable experience may include:
LS Core 2.0-related systems and standards experience
Familiarity with endpoint management, including Intune and MECM
Active Directory and Group Policy integration experience
Relevant certifications such as:
CCNA
CCNP
Fortinet NSE
ITIL Foundation
Enterprise Layer 2 / Layer 3 routing and switching experience
VLAN, QoS, EtherChannel / LAG, STP / RSTP, OSPF and BGP experience
Site-to-site and remote-access VPN experience
NAC, IDS / IPS, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, certificate and PKI experience
Logging, SIEM, syslog, SNMP, NetFlow and telemetry experience
Configuration backup tool experience
4–7 years' experience in Defence ICT environments
Proven ability to deliver and maintain high-quality network and integrated ICT service outcomes within fixed timeframes
RFQ Number: RFx*****
Work Order Title: Land Simulation Capability – Computer Network & Systems Administrator
Role Title: Computer Network & Systems Administrator
SFIA Job Title: IT Infrastructure
Key Position: Yes




Personnel Security Clearance: NV1, held prior to commencement
Primary Location: Puckapunyal Military Area, VIC
Other Locations: Other Commonwealth premises as directed in writing
Remote Work: Only where pre-approved in writing by the Commonwealth
Work Order End Date: 30 June ****, based on an indicative initial term of 11 months
Extensions: Up to 2 x 12-month extensions at Commonwealth discretion
Allowable Expenses: Travel and accommodation may be reimbursable where pre-approved
Location and Travel Requirements
The primary work location is:
Puckapunyal Military Area, VIC ****
The role may also require work at other Commonwealth premises as directed in writing.
Remote work is only available where pre-approved in writing by the Commonwealth.
Supplier personnel will be provided a workstation at the Commonwealth site.
Submission Requirements
For candidate submission, Azooa will need:
Tailored resume / CV aligned to RFx*****
Referee details, preferably including recent ADF / APS supervisor references where available
Expected rate including super
Clearance confirmation
Availability
Confirmation of ability to work onsite at Puckapunyal Military Area
Confirmation of relevant network operations, systems administration, security controls and Defence ICT experience
RFQ Relevance
Your profile will need to be positioned against the RFQ requirements, including:
Computer Network & Systems Administrator experience
TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLAN, VPN and network security experience
Firewall, WLAN, remote access and monitoring experience
Network documentation and run book capability
Change, configuration and security administration experience
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting experience
Defence ICT or complex secure network experience
Ability to work independently in a single-incumbent onsite role
Ability to work onsite at Puckapunyal
NV1 clearance held prior to commencement
Rate Guidance
Azooa recommended maximum rate: $******/hour including super
Azooa recommended value-for-money target: Below $******/hour including super
Azooa recommends candidates bid below $******/hour including super where possible, as this would support a stronger value-for-money position and improve the chance of winning.
Rate competitiveness generally works as follows:
Below $******/hour including super: strongest value-for-money position and higher chance of winning
At $******/hour including super: aligned to Azooa's recommended maximum and may still be competitive
Above $******/hour including super: less competitive unless specialist Defence ICT, LS Core 2.0, PLSS, secure network operations, NV1 or onsite Puckapunyal experience strongly justifies the rate
Higher rates may still be considered where niche Defence ICT, LS Core 2.0, PLSS, secure network operations, NV1 clearance or robust onsite availability outweighs rate competitiveness.
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