Senior Network Engineer

2 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Randstad Digital Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Jan 2026 start
  • Canberra based role
  • NV1 clearance essential

Our federal government client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to undertake the sustainment and operation of the Department's complex network infrastructure.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be required to:

  • Respond to network related incidents, implement changes and maintain the effective security and operations of ICT network technologies.
  • Support ICT network engineering tasks, contribute to planning decisions and ensure the sustainment and maintenance of the ICT Networking infrastructure.
  • Development and implementation of ICT network operating procedures and processes.
  • Ensure system availability and uptime, contribute to continuous improvement and innovation to enhance the service delivery experience.

The successful candidate must have:

  • Demonstrated experience supporting network technologies.
  • Ability to understand network principles, protocols, routing and technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience in operating and sustaining secure networks in a Government ICT environment.
  • Relevant experience in ICT projects, contributing to planning and resourcing activities, as well as engaging with stakeholders on requirements. Remains flexible and responsive to changes in requirements.
  • 5 + years' experience managing and supporting networks in an enterprise environment including but not limited to switches, firewalls, LAN/WAN, Security, Load-Balancing and Wireless solutions.
  • Understanding of current Networking technologies and ability to map future/emerging technologies/industry trends and organisational outcomes.

To be considered please send in your application to Zahid and you can call on to discuss further.

Randstad Digital actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.



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