Senior Network Engineer

11 hours ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Compas Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Are you an experienced network engineer with a solid grasp of complex enterprise infrastructure? This opportunity offers the chance to join a high-profile team responsible for sustaining secure and reliable ICT networks. As a Senior Networking Network Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting and operating critical network components and driving innovation in a dynamic government setting. Bring your deep technical expertise and help shape the future of secure communications.

Key Duties

  • Respond to network incidents, implement changes, and uphold secure operations.
  • Support engineering tasks across routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
  • Contribute to planning, innovation, and architecture of enterprise networks.
  • Develop and maintain operating procedures and disaster recovery strategies.

Key Criteria

  • 5+ years' experience supporting enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, Firewalls, Wireless, etc).
  • Demonstrated experience with Cisco routers/switches, Palo Alto & Fortinet firewalls.
  • Strong knowledge of routing, protocols, security policies, DNS, DHCP, and SD-WAN.
  • NV1 clearance and Australian citizenship required.

How to Apply

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please contact Caleb on and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas:

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra-based wholly Australian owned Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must have a current baseline or above clearance.



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