Job Overview

Band: Technical Specialist - Band 3 ($179,919.00 - $198,686.00)
Employment type: Ongoing Full time
Location: ACT; NSW; QLD; VIC

What is the role?

The Technology Operations & Chief Information Officer Command (TOCIO) is a trusted frontline partner that enables policing through problem solving and technical expertise. The Command delivers corporate application, ICT end-to-end solutions, advice, cyber security and infrastructure that underpin AFP activities. The Enterprise Technology & Architecture Branch seeks a Technical Specialist Network Engineer to support the development and integration of core networking capabilities across on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring the enterprise network remains secure, adaptable and aligned with strategic and operational needs.

What will you do?

Play a senior role in defining and implementing robust, future-ready network solutions; work proactively with internal stakeholders, project teams and cyber security experts to ensure the enterprise network supports business priorities while complying with technical and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Network Infrastructure
- Provide escalation for routing and switching; manage backbone resilience and advanced protocols.

- Wireless (WLAN)

- Provide escalation for complex wireless issues; manage advanced design, roaming, high-density coverage and secure mobility integration.

- Cloud and Hybrid Networking

- Provide advanced support for cloud and data centre networking; resolve escalated hybrid connectivity and segmentation issues.
- Collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure seamless,



secure connectivity and unified management.

- Security Integration

- Specialist in Zero Trust and identity-based networking; manage NAC, SASE and complex authentication issues.
- Escalation for advanced firewall, segmentation and security incidents.
- Focus on advanced monitoring and analytics; manage telemetry pipelines, capacity forecasting and escalated performance issues.
- Work closely with cyber security teams to support compliance, threat mitigation and incident response readiness.

- Mentorship and Capacity Uplift

- Actively share knowledge and coach other team members, fostering professional growth and cross-skilling.
- Lead solution assurance, technical reviews and ongoing team capability development.

- Documentation and Reporting

- Maintain comprehensive documentation, diagrams, policies and procedures.
- Provide regular reports on network performance, resilience, risk posture and improvement opportunities.

- Troubleshooting and Operational Support

- Provide high-level support for complex network issues, particularly those requiring architectural insight or impacting business-critical systems.
- Lead root cause analysis and contribute to post-incident reviews to integrate long- term solutions into future network designs and standards.





Qualifications

- Australian Citizen at the time of application.
- Master's degree or direct relevant experience; specialist skills and demonstrated proficiency in a relevant field or eight years' experience within the field.
- Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Proven experience in implementing and managing complex enterprise network architectures.
- Advanced technical knowledge of routing, switching and firewall technologies (e.g. Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba).
- Demonstrated sound judgement and decision-making in high-impact technical environments.
- Excellent stakeholder, communication and negotiation skills.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills and Experience

- Relevant tertiary qualification or certifications (e.g. CCNP/CCIE, Azure/AWS networking).
- Experience leading strategic network transformations or ICT integration projects.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture and solution assurance practices.
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance and security frameworks (e.g. ISM, PSPF, ISO 27001).

Additional Information

- Domestic and international travel may be required depending on AFP business needs.
- Roles can be worked from any of the advertised locations in Australia, with reporting to management in Canberra.

Selection Criteria

- Knowledge and Experience
- Judgement and Risk
- Independence and Decision Making
- Relationships
- Skilled Leadership
- Research and Innovation
- Project Management
- Additional stakeholder emphasis

📌 Specialist Network Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 AFP international
📍 Canberra