Network Administration & Infrastructure Engineers – TSPV 4 Contract Opportunities | Australian Government | National Security Rate Guide: $135–$165/hr (including superannuation, excluding GST)

Location:
Canberra ACT or South Australia Duration: Initial 12-month contract Extensions: 2 × 12-month extension options Expected Start: 1 February 2027 Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week Security Clearance: Active TSPV (mandatory) Working Arrangements: Onsite – location and arrangements subject to operational requirements Experience Level: APS6 Equivalent / SFIA Level 3–4 Reference: LH-08164 About the Prospect Babylon Data is seeking experienced Network Administration & Infrastructure Engineers to support critical ICT infrastructure within a highly secure Australian Government national security environment. These positions offer the opportunity to work with complex enterprise networks, infrastructure platforms and secure ICT systems supporting essential government capabilities. Successful candidates will contribute to the implementation, administration, maintenance and ongoing improvement of physical, virtual and network infrastructure. The engagements offer long-term contract opportunities, with an initial 12-month term and up to two additional 12-month extensions.

Key Responsibilities
• Monitor, administer and maintain enterprise network systems and ICT infrastructure.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve network incidents, technical faults and operational issues.
• Maintain and upgrade network device software, firmware and associated infrastructure components.
• Design, configure, test and implement scalable network solutions in accordance with established technical designs.
• Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) network hardware and software to optimise performance and functionality.
• Manage infrastructure throughout its lifecycle, including installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and decommissioning.
• Perform physical infrastructure activities, including rack installation,



structured cabling, equipment labelling and hardware replacement.
• Monitor infrastructure availability, reliability, capacity and performance against agreed service levels.
• Implement infrastructure changes, preventative maintenance activities and operational improvements.
• Support disaster recovery planning, documentation, testing and recovery procedures.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures and implementation records.
• Ensure infrastructure activities comply with applicable security, operational, safety and quality requirements. Essential Requirements Applicants must demonstrate: 1. Active TSPV Security Clearance A current Australian Government Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. 2. Availability Management – SFIA Level 4 Demonstrated experience in:
• Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure availability and reliability.
• Identifying and addressing service availability risks.
• Maintaining agreed service levels and performance targets.
• Supporting disaster recovery arrangements and testing recovery procedures. 3. IT Infrastructure – SFIA Level 4 Demonstrated experience in:
• Administering enterprise ICT infrastructure.
• Planning and implementing infrastructure maintenance, upgrades and changes.
• Using infrastructure monitoring and management tools.
• Automating infrastructure configuration, provisioning or maintenance activities.
• Troubleshooting operational issues and recommending improvements. 4. Problem Management – SFIA Level 3 Demonstrated ability to:
• Investigate infrastructure incidents and recurring technical problems.




• Identify root causes and contribute to corrective actions.
• Implement preventative measures to improve infrastructure stability. 5. Systems Installation and Removal – SFIA Level 4 Demonstrated experience in:
• Installing, configuring, replacing and decommissioning ICT infrastructure.
• Coordinating complex installations and system handovers.
• Maintaining installation procedures and technical documentation.
• Following established safety, quality and security procedures. Desirable Experience Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:
• Network technologies, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls and TCP/IP.
• Enterprise networking equipment and platforms, including Cisco or equivalent technologies.
• Windows Server and/or Linux infrastructure administration.
• Virtualisation technologies, including VMware or Hyper-V.
• Secure network infrastructure within Defence, intelligence or other Australian Government environments.
• Infrastructure monitoring, fault detection and performance optimisation.
• Network configuration management and infrastructure automation.
• PowerShell, Python, Ansible or similar scripting and automation tools.
• ITIL-aligned incident, change and problem management practices.
• Secure system configuration, patch management and vulnerability remediation.
• High-availability infrastructure and disaster recovery environments. Additional Requirements Successful candidates must:
• Hold an active TSPV security clearance.
• Be available to work onsite in Canberra or South Australia, subject to the assigned work area's requirements.
• Be able to satisfy applicable security, citizenship and export-control requirements.
• Successfully complete any required organisational suitability assessments before commencement.
• Provide sufficient evidence of technical experience against the selection criteria.

📌 Network Administration (Canberra)
🏢 Babylon Data
📍 Canberra