Network Technician

At **Downer Professional Services (DPS)**, we **are committed to delivering outcomes that put Australia’s interests first**. We work on complex and impactful Defence, government, and infrastructure projects that shape the future of our nation. Our people are at the core of our success, bringing expertise, innovation, and leadership to critical Defence programs.

Our Technical, Advisory, and Capability (TAC) practice and Team Downer serves as one of the Major Service Providers delivering consulting services and Integrated Work Packages across the Department of Defence, leveraging innovative approaches such as mission and digital engineering to enable the successful delivery of critical Defence programs. This includes engagement with key areas across Defence including Defence Digital Group (DDG), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), and the Navy, Army, and Air Force.

If you're interested in being connected with opportunities in the program, we’d love to hear from you.

We are sourcing **Network Technician for our Canberra team**with the following experience:

- Support the design, build, and deploy of complex network solutions.
- Create, update 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 on key processes and procedures for 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.
- Work with peers in a highly collaborative and high-performing team environment

This role is based in **Canberra, ACT**. Our work is **highly complex and confidential;**applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum **NV2 security clearance.**Additionally, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be necessary. In some cases, this may impose restrictions on individuals who are dual citizens, permanent residency, or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.
- Experience as a Network/Gateway engineer.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Defence Deployed systems.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in networking technologies including:

- Routing.
- Switching.
- IPSec, VPN, VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, MPLS TE.
- Next Gen firewalls.
- Voice Over IP.
- Enterprise wireless LAN infrastructure.
- Network segmentation.
- Network Access Control.
- Network telemetry protocols such as NetFlow, SNMP, etc.
- Strong knowledge of Industry standard frameworks (e.g. TOGAF).
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in network automation using NSO and Ansible.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Linux OS, shell scripting and Python.
- More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. _

**Why join Downer Professional Services?**

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace, we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.
- **Be first in line for future opportunities -**By joining our talent network, you’ll receive priority consideration for upcoming roles that align with your skills and career goals, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
- **Work on projects that matter -**You’ll have the chance to contribute to career-defining projects that support Australia’s sovereign capability and national security, delivering real impact in Defence, government, and infrastructure.
- **Invest in your growth -**We believe in continuous learning. Whether it’s through structured career mapping, mentoring, training programs, or our Summer and Winter Schools for accelerated learning, we provide the resources to help you advance in your career.
- **Collaborate with Industry experts -**You’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals and leaders in a supportive and collaborative environment, where knowledge-sharing and professional development are at the core of what we do.
- **Strong veteran support & Inclusion Initiatives -**We actively support Defence veterans with policies including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to help you transition while staying connected to service.

**Let’s connect**
- At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests._