Adelaide Onsite | PV Clearance Required | AU Citizenship | 12m + 12m + 12m Contract | $145 – $160 p/h | Closing: 23 June ****Not all network engineering roles are created equal.
This one puts you inside one of Australia's most consequential network environments.
Working within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), you will be embedded in a specialist network engineering team where availability, reliability and security are non negotiable.
You will investigate complex network problems, design and implement change, and automate routine activity across Defence and industry data, voice and audio environments.
If you bring robust network fundamentals, sharp problem solving and the discipline to deliver in a high assurance setting, this role is built for you.Remote + OrroThis role is being sourced by Orro through Remote (remote.com.au), an Australian-owned, Canberra-based specialist consulting and workforce solutions firm with over 25 years of experience placing professionals across the National Intelligence Community, Defence, and national security.Orro is a leading Australian managed services provider delivering secure, end-to-end digital solutions across cloud, cyber security, collaboration, and network infrastructure to some of Australia's most critical organisations.
We know that real impact comes from connecting people and that genuine relationships, built on trust and understanding, are what set us apart.What You'll Be DoingThis role sits within ASD's network engineering function in Adelaide, contributing to the operation and continuous improvement of complex Defence networks.
You will work across data, voice and audio environments, applying knowledge of Defence and industry technologies to investigate, design, implement and automate.
The work is technical, varied and consequential, with exposure to senior technical stakeholders, established Defence procedures and a clear focus on performance, availability and security.Network Operations and Problem ResolutionInvestigate,



diagnose and resolve network issues across data, voice and audio environmentsProvide advice on preventative strategies and identify alternative courses of action where standard remedies are insufficientApply knowledge of Defence and industry networking devices and procedures to explain and capitalise on current capabilitiesDesign, Implementation and MaintenanceDesign and implement network changes and maintenance routines in line with agreed standardsDeliver installation, removal, maintenance and acceptance of new and updated network components, services and applicationsCarry out agreed network and system software maintenance tasks to documented proceduresPerformance, Availability and ReportingMonitor, measure, optimise and report on network load, performance and securityContribute to availability management activities and ensure services and components meet agreed performance targets and service levelsImplement and test disaster recovery arrangements and document recovery proceduresAutomation and Continuous ImprovementAutomate routine networking tasks using standard tools and scriptingProvide reports and proposals for improvement to specialists, users and managersWhat You'll BringThe EssentialsYou must hold a current PV security clearance and be an Australian citizen to be considered for this roleA degree in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline, or 3+ years of equivalent professional networking experienceSolid grounding in network fundamentals including protocols, architectures, devices and topologiesHands on experience investigating, diagnosing and resolving complex network issues in enterprise or mission critical environmentsExperience designing and implementing network changes, maintenance routines and component installations to documented standardsBy submitting your application, you consent to Orro sharing your personal details directly with Remote (remote.com.au) as part of the recruitment process for this role.Reference: LH-*****This position requires candidates to be Australian citizens and hold a current PV (Positive Vetting) security clearance.

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