As a result of a secured engagement with one of our National Security partners, Helix requires a Network Automation Engineer to join us.We're looking for a Network Automation Engineer withproven experience of solving complex problems, who thrives working as part of a team to push boundaries and is passionate about leveraging technology to produce world-class outcomes for national security customers.Design and implement software components as part of an Infrastructure-as-Code project.Assist infrastructure engineers to integrate multiple third-party infrastructure products to produce a software defined data centre.Participate in complex architectural design & implementation planning sessions.Participate in code reviews and action test plans.Create and maintain informative software, system, and process documentation.Assist in the creation of detailed technical documentation.Integrate software components using a CI/CD toolchain.Use a test-driven development approach to software production.Actively participate in continuous process measurement, review, and improvement.Assist project members with the investigation and resolution of complex development problems.As a result of a secured engagement with one of our National Security partners, Helix requires a Network Automation Engineer to join us.We're looking for a Network Automation Engineer withproven experience of solving complex problems,



who thrives working as part of a team to push boundaries and is passionate about leveraging technology to produce world-class outcomes for national security customers.Network Automation Engineer key responsibilities:Design and implement software components as part of an Infrastructure-as-Code project.Assist infrastructure engineers to integrate multiple third-party infrastructure products to produce a software defined data centre.Participate in complex architectural design & implementation planning sessions.Participate in code reviews and action test plans.Create and maintain informative software, system, and process documentation.Assist in the creation of detailed technical documentation.Integrate software components using a CI/CD toolchain.Use a test-driven development approach to software production.Actively participate in continuous process measurement, review, and improvement.Assist project members with the investigation and resolution of complex development problems.Network Automation Engineer essential experience & capability:CCNA and or CCNP qualificationsProficiency in Python for automating network tasks and developing scripts.Proven experience in network automation, including robust hands-on knowledge of Ansible and writing custom Ansible Modules and Collections.Solid understanding of fundamental networking principles (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, dynamic routing protocols, firewalls, etc.), across multiple vendors.Experience in managing,



designing and configuring large networks.Familiarity with Network Monitoring Systems.Ability to handle debugging and performance analysis.Experience with version control systems such as GitExcellent verbal and written communication skills, such as those required to generate and document complex test plans.Experience with test driven development, CI/CD pipelines (particularly Gitlab) and code review.Exposure to software defined infrastructure projects.Willingness to learn and be across the latest in networking technologiesAbility to solve complex technical problems.NV2 with the ability to pass additional security assessments.Network Automation Engineer desirable experience:Working in Agile teams.Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployment.Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Full Stack development experience.Experience with AWS or other cloud environments.Experience in Government Secure Environments.Working with network monitoring and security monitoring platforms.Working in a project environment - below the line.Desirable QualitiesProven ability to work to a project schedule and achieve successful client-focused outcomes.Strong communication abilities and able to communicate with clients autonomously.Security-first mindset.Positive attitude towards change, continuous improvement and incrementally helping others.Excellent written skills in English.Desire to continue their own learning journey.Helix is a specialist in the national security consulting and talent provision space, we are passionate about what we do and how our work positively impacts Australians.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Network Automation Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Helix Technology Services
📍 Canberra