CareerPlan

Network Engineer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-09-07 → 2026-11-12
Based in AustraliaSecurity clearance required

Core

Design and integrate secure enterprise network architectures for Defence ICT environments, connecting space, ground, control, terminal, and commercial capabilities.

Role type

Senior Network Engineer (Defence Infrastructure)

Builds

Secure network and infrastructure architecture for Defence ICT environments

Domain

Defence & National Security / Telecommunications

Required skills

Network architecture design, routing and addressing, security controls definition, network integration coordination, performance and resilience assessment, interface definition

Preferred skills

Defence network architecture familiarity, Single Information Environment knowledge, Defence Terrestrial Communications Network experience, commercial SATCOM gateway expertise

Technologies

Defence ICT environments, SATCOM gateways, commercial SATCOM Points of Presence

Responsibilities

Define network boundaries, terrestrial backhaul, routing, addressing, and security controls; Coordinate network integration with Defence ICT authorities and stakeholders; Develop and assure network architecture for multi-domain capability integration

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC