Profectus is seeking multiple experienced Senior Network Engineers to support network design, build and transition activities within an Australian Government agency. You will work with Network Architects to develop and validate network designs, then plan, build, test and transition local and wide area network services into operational environments. The work covers implementation planning, configuration and build, network testing and verification, and resolution of complex network engineering issues.
Key Responsibilities
Support Network Architects to develop, review and refine network architectures and technical designs
Validate network designs against business, operational, security and performance requirements
Develop detailed implementation plans, build specifications, configuration standards and technical documentation
Plan and execute functional, integration, performance, resilience, verification, acceptance and security testing of network solutions
Transition network services into operational environments, including documentation, support procedures and knowledge transfer
Lead network planning for your area of responsibility and design the infrastructure needed to meet service level arrangements
Analyse complex network engineering issues and recommend courses of action
Manage the installation, upgrade, operation and control of LAN and WAN environments carrying data, voice, audio, text and images
Undertake network installations as required
Work with project teams, vendors and stakeholders across the design, build, test and verification lifecycle
Required Experience
Degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field




Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in network engineering or network administration roles
Experience supporting enterprise-scale network environments
Strong knowledge of network fundamentals, protocols, architectures, devices and topologies
Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT and routing protocols
Strong knowledge of switching technologies and VLANs
Experience with WAN technologies including MPLS, SD-WAN and VPN connectivity
Strong knowledge of firewalls, network security technologies, wireless networking, and network monitoring and diagnostic tools
Knowledge of current Defence and industry accepted network hardware and software products
Delivery of large technology programs or projects using Agile methods and tools, ideally within a Defence environment
Experience as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team
Experience with cloud networking platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting
Exposure to ITIL service management practices
Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate or AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have a current AGSVA Positive Vetting (TSPV) Security Clearance
Working Arrangements
Onsite
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
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📌 Network Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra