Senior Network Engineer

About the Client

Our client is a leading Australian Government agency dedicated to safeguarding national interests through advanced technology and intelligence capabilities. They play a critical role in defending Australia against global threats and enabling secure, resilient systems that support national security objectives.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering complex, mission-critical network solutions. This role involves designing and implementing secure network architectures, managing infrastructure projects, and providing expert technical leadership. You will work on highly sensitive projects that impact strategic and operational outcomes, exercising independence and sound judgment in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading network planning and infrastructure design to meet service level agreements.
• Managing installation, upgrade, and operation of local and wide area networks.
• Applying expertise in change management to ensure continuity during integration tasks.
• Mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers while fostering collaboration.
• Engaging in complex problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Successful Candidate

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Network Engineer or similar.
• Strong leadership and technical direction skills.
• Qualifications in relevant technical disciplines.
• Expertise in network fundamentals, protocols, architectures, and standards.
• Experience producing detailed design documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Essential Criteria:

• Advanced capability in network and infrastructure design.
• Strong problem management skills.
• Ability to assess risks and implement contingency procedures.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting Defence major projects and ADF ISR capabilities.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We're Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We've been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT

Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions

SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.

Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.

How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.

Applications open until 8am 27 January 2026.

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