Network Technician

Break away from the norm and work on new tech.
- Work with some of the most advanced engineering equipment in Australia.
- NV1 security clearance required. RAAF Williamtown location.

**Tell me about this role**:
**We are currently looking for an NV1 cleared Network Technician to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will have you contribute to simulation software/network technical support with complex engineering systems.

This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including free parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

**What will I be doing day to day?**
- Configuration baseline to enable efficient integration of the DTC into the Exercise network by the assigned need date.
- Simulation software/network technical support with complex engineering systems.
- Integration of components, systems and sub-systems including new acquisitions.
- Undertake system modelling and develop system architecture using digital software and tools.
- Documentation and maintenance of configuration status (baselining documentation with system configuration).
- Establishing and implementing change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and successful changes to the network infrastructure.
- Modification of the system architecture comprising of hardware, software, network protocol and documentation suite/s to enable Capability enhancements in accordance with the event schedule.
- Support coaching, mentoring and advice to RAAF personnel and other system users.
- The provision of systems administration support including service pack releases, patches, hot fixes and security configuration.

**What sort of skills do I need?**
- Qualifications in Networking, Computer Science, IT, Telecommunication or a related discipline
- Background as a Defence Network Technician or exposure to other Defence Communications Systems (Desirable)
- Experience in Project Management or associated fields desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Australian Citizenship and an NV1 clearance as a minimum

**_What’s in it for me?_**
- **_Flexibility - _**_We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working and remote working options._
- **_Inclusion - _**_We like our employees to feel safe bringing their whole self to work offering a number of programs promoting inclusion such as public holiday swap and 40/40/20, our vision for a gender inclusive workplace._
- **_Benefits and Rewards - _**_We have a _competitive package of benefits and rewards including _additional superannuation_; _flexible leave options_; _salary continuation insurance_; _professional certification bonus_; _employee discount program._
- **_Exciting work - _**_Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs._

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**_Why Amentum?_**
- A trusted partner to Australian Government clients, Amentum is a major service provider for some of the most critical national security capabilities. We manage critical infrastructure and facilities and work on major projects in the land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear and digital domains to support the Department of Defence’s multi-billion-dollar investment in enhanced capabilities._
- With more than 880 engineers, project and program managers, training specialists, cyber security consultants, facilities operations experts, essential workers, logistics and technical trades in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, south-east Queensland, Central Australia, Townsville, Adelaide, Perth, Newcastle and Nowra, the business has built a reputation for excellence in quality, performance, innovation, value for money and safety by delivering multi-disciplinary expertise on large and technically challenging projects for more than 27 years._
- People are our greatest asset and we value unique backgrounds, experience and perspectives. Without our people we would not be where we are today, we therefore value our team as members of an exceptional organisation offering a wide array of benefits that go far beyond expectations._