Network Engineer

9 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Helix Technology Services Full time

As a result of a secured engagement with one of our National Security partners, Helix requires a Network Engineer to join us on a long-term contract (12 months with expected extensions).

We're looking for a Network Engineer with proven experience of solving complex problems, who thrives working as part of a team to push boundaries and is passionate about leveraging technology to produce world-class outcomes for critical federal government organisations. 

The Network Engineer key responsibilities:

  • Physical network design and implementation across several network security domains at enterprise scale
  • Virtual network design and implementation within a VMWare based SDDC
  • Automating the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of network devices across a variety of vendors
  • Enabling the automated operational and security monitoring of network devices across a variety of vendors.
  • Working closely with other disciplines within the delivery team to ensure that the services and applications being deployed align to networking solution best practices
  • Development of detailed design and operational artefacts supporting the delivery
  • Assisting with planning for a multi-phase delivery

Network Engineer essential experience & capability:

  • Designing, deploying, and managing enterprise routers and switches, including Cisco
  • Strong understanding of networking best practices within a SDDC, and virtual networking in general
  • Understanding of Cisco ACI fabric
  • Working with Radius based identity and authentication controls and their integration with Active Directory
  • A detailed knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol, including VLAN configuration
  • A detailed knowledge of DNS and DHCP
  • Deploying and configuring enterprise firewalls
  • Working with Network Management Systems and the SNMPv3 protocol
  • Working with syslog and forwarding of operational and audit logs
  • Troubleshooting complex network related issues
  • NV2 clearance is a minimum requirement for this environment

Network Engineer desirable experience:

  • Automating network device configuration
  • Automating network device backup and restore
  • A working knowledge of 3rd party automation tools including Terraform and Ansible
  • Working with VMWare products
  • Working in a DevSecOps model to develop and promote code or configuration, with a strong emphasis on CI/CD methodologies
  • Understanding of Essential 8 and conforming with ISM requirements
  • Packet capture techniques across a variety of network devices and vendors.
  • Proven ability to work independently, and within a multi-discipline team
  • Proven ability to mentor and influence team members
  • Proven ability to work to a project schedule and achieve successful client-focused outcomes
  • Demonstrable experience proving a customer focus and passion for delivery
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills
  • Ability to conduct research, as well as rapidly learn new concepts and tasks, with a view of improving technical knowledge and skills.

Helix is a specialist in the national security consulting and talent provision space, we are passionate about what we do and how our work positively impacts Australians.

If you are mission-focussed and would like to make a difference during your next assignment, get in touch with us to hear about what we have coming up

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