Job Description

Azooa is seeking experienced Senior Network Infrastructure Engineers for an upcoming long-term Federal Government ICT engagement in Canberra.

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This is a senior, hands-on network engineering role supporting secure enterprise infrastructure, data centre networking, gateway technologies, network performance, capacity management and complex technical troubleshooting.

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The opportunity is suited to experienced engineers who can operate independently, lead complex infrastructure activities and provide high-quality technical advice to projects, technical teams and business stakeholders.

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About the Role

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The successful engineers will support the design, implementation, operation and improvement of secure and reliable enterprise network infrastructure.

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The role combines day-to-day network engineering with broader infrastructure responsibilities, including secure gateways, virtual service environments, data centre services, capacity planning, technical design, remediation and continuous improvement.

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You will work across complex environments where availability, resilience, security and performance are critical.

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Key Responsibilities

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You may be responsible for:

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- Installing, configuring and troubleshooting network hardware and software
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- Resolving complex networking issues and service-impacting incidents
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- Performing network maintenance, upgrades and patching
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- Improving network performance, reliability and operational processes
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- Providing technical expertise to projects and business stakeholders
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- Supporting secure gateway and network environments
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Maintaining and upgrading virtual service environments and supporting infrastructure

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- Planning, designing, testing and implementing infrastructure changes
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- Supporting deployment of virtual services and associated infrastructure
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- Leading technical analysis, planning and performance-improvement activities
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- Supporting data centre and secure network services
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- Undertaking remediation and enhancement activities across network and gateway platforms
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- Delivering major and minor infrastructure project work
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- Supporting infrastructure capacity planning
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- Managing multiple technical priorities and deadlines
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- Liaising with internal teams, vendors and external service providers
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- Producing and maintaining technical documentation
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- Transferring technical knowledge to internal teams.
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We are particularly interested in candidates with strong experience across several of the following areas:

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- Network design and architecture
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- Routing and switching
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- Secure network environments
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- Network performance optimisation
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- Infrastructure capacity planning
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- Secure gateways
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- Firewalls
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- Proxy systems
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- Load balancing
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- Intrusion-prevention technologies
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- Network remediation and uplift
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- Infrastructure integration
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You do not need experience across every area listed.

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The strongest candidates will demonstrate broad senior-level network engineering capability within complex enterprise or secure ICT environments.

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Technologies of Interest

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Experience with some of the following would be highly regarded:

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- Firewalls and firewall-management technologies
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- SSL gateways
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- Load-balancing technologies
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- Proxy systems
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- IPS
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- WAPs
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- DNS
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- DHCP
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- Wi-Fi
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- BGP
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- EIGRP
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- Software Defined Access
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- Infrastructure capacity and planning.
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Senior Engineering Capability

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This is an EL1-equivalent senior engineering opportunity.

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Candidates should be comfortable:

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- Working independently on complex technical issues
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- Providing authoritative infrastructure and networking advice
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- Leading analysis and technical remediation
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- Investigating availability and performance problems
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- Assessing design options and technical trade-offs
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- Managing competing priorities
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- Engaging with projects, vendors and business stakeholders
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- Producing clear technical designs and documentation
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Availability, Capacity & Problem Management

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The role requires strong operational engineering capability across:

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Availability Management

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- Improving service and component availability
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- Identifying causes of availability breaches
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- Initiating remediation and improvement activities
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Capacity Management

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- Monitoring infrastructure capacity
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- Identifying emerging capacity constraints
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- Supporting planning and remediation of capacity shortfalls
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- Investigating complex infrastructure problems
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- Identifying root causes
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- Determining appropriate fixes
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- Monitoring remediation through to resolution
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Systems Design

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Strong candidates will also have experience designing large or complex infrastructure environments.

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Relevant capability includes:

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- Infrastructure and network design
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- Impact analysis
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- Evaluating design options and trade-offs
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- Balancing functional and non-functional requirements
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- Designing for availability,



performance and security
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- Producing detailed technical specifications
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- Supporting implementation against approved designs.
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Scripting & Automation

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While this is primarily a network infrastructure role, practical scripting and automation experience is valuable.

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This may include:

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- Developing infrastructure scripts
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- Automating recurring operational tasks
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- Testing and maintaining scripts
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- Automating configuration or validation
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- Improving operational efficiency through automation
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Technical Documentation

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The role requires strong documentation skills and may involve producing:

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- Technical Specifications
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- As-Built Documentation
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- Standard Operating Procedures
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- Deployment Guides
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- Business and Functional Specifications
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Qualifications & Certifications

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Relevant networking certifications would strengthen your application, including:

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- CCNA
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- CCNP
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- CCIE
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- Equivalent networking or infrastructure certifications.
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Security Clearance

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- Current AGSVA NV1 clearance is required for this opportunity.
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Please include your current clearance level when applying.

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Location & Working Arrangement

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The successful contractors will initially work full-time onsite while they develop an understanding of the environment, requirements and project objectives.

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Following the initial onboarding period, hybrid arrangements may be considered subject to operational requirements and approval.

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Contractors should expect to attend the Canberra office at least 3 days per week once flexible arrangements are approved.

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- Initial engagement: Through June 2027
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- Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
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Who Should Apply?

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We would encourage applications from experienced:

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- Network & Security Engineers
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- Data Centre Network Engineers
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- Network Operations Engineers
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If your background combines enterprise networking, secure infrastructure, technical troubleshooting and senior engineering responsibility, this could be a strong fit.

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What We Want to See in Your CV

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We recommend showing what you have actually designed, implemented, operated, troubleshot or improved.

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Robust examples may include:

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- Networks you designed or implemented
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- Major incidents you resolved
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- Firewall or gateway platforms you managed
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- Data centre networks you worked on
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- Availability issues you investigated
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- Capacity constraints you identified
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- Automation you introduced
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- Senior stakeholders or vendors you advised
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Where possible, demonstrate the scale, complexity and outcome of your work.

📌 Network Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Azooa
📍 Canberra