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Network and Communications Systems Architect

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-11-13
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Design and integrate future Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) capabilities, focusing on routing, network transport, security, and communications protocols for the Australian Defence Joint Force.

Role type

Senior IC Network and Communications Systems Architect

Builds

Logical, functional, and physical architectures for C4 systems and wide area networking solutions

Domain

Defence / Military Communications / Networking

Required skills

Routing and network transport design, SATCOM and RF technologies, OSI reference model expertise, WAN standards and protocols, Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mission Engineering

Preferred skills

Defence capability development experience, C4 Systems of Systems Engineering, Defence writing standards

Technologies

SATCOM, RF, UAF, Model Based Systems Engineering

Responsibilities

Develop Foundational C4 Design guidance for information exchange and technical integration, Lead review and update of C4 Foundational Design guidance, Develop routing solutions covering network and transport development, Develop bearer solutions involving SATCOM and RF technologies, Apply systems engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering approaches, Develop architecture views and digital models representing C4 environments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC