Network Technicians

Work on leading edge projects for Defence and non-Defence engagements
- Work with purpose delivering critical defence projects and programs for Australia
- Investment in you - learning opportunities, experienced mentors and accessible leadership
- At DPS, you’ll find purpose, impact and huge opportunity. Join us and help make it happen._

**A real endeavour, achieved with you**

As Australia’s multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It's not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We’re building something remarkable. Now we just need you.

**A real endeavour, shaped by you**

As a Network Technician, you’ll work on the development of network solutions, and will be responsible for the build, installation, configuration and deployment of network systems. This role provides a significant contribution to enhancing overall capacity to meet the information technology needs of the program.

To succeed in this endeavour, you will:

- Design, build, deploy and support complex network solutions.
- Complete and review all associated network documentation.
- Provide Network SME advice to the customer, and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project definition, system architecture and process improvement.
- Create Knowledge Articles (KA’s) on key processes, network devices and systems that can be used across the service desk and wider community of IT support staff.
- Identify innovative service improvements that provide additional value to network solutions.
- Provide training and support to customer and project team.

**A real endeavour, driven by you**

Our work is highly complex and confidential, so there are some things you must have to fulfil this role:

- The ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance
- Ability to work independently and part of an integrated cross functional team
- Good communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

We’re also looking for experience with:

- Networking technologies including: Routing, Switching, Next Gen Firewalls, Voice Over IP, Enterprise Wireless LAN infrastructure, Network Segmentation and Flow Control.
- Networking protocols including: BGP, Interior Gateway Protocols, MPLS, Segment Routing, IPSEC, TLS, SSL VPN’s and DMVPN’s, IPV6.
- Practical knowledge of: HCI, virtualisation and virtual networks, Citrix NetScaler, API/Scripting in REST, Python, Bash and PowerShell

**Why Downer Professional Services?**

At DPS, you’ll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:
**Work with purpose. **You’ll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.

**Great projects, influence and impact.** You might join us for the projects, but we think you’ll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at DPS.

**Your opportunity to build something remarkable. **We’re proud of all we’ve achieved. But there’s much more to do. Together, we’re building a better, stronger, more agile DPS. From process and systems to culture and communications, we're working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.

We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We’ll support and recognise your contribution, and you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
- Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.

To learn more about why our people choose DPS, read some of the stories of incredible people at our website.

**Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?