Network/Comms Engineer – Digital Network Integration

You will work closely with Defence stakeholders, technical teams, and project delivery personnel to provide specialist engineering advice and support across complex integrated network environments. This role requires a hands-on engineering professional with strong technical capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and experience operating within secure Defence or government environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and technical advice relating to Defence digital network integration activities.
• Assist in the design, integration, and optimisation of secure communications and network infrastructure solutions.
• Support the development of network architectures, interface designs, and technical documentation.
• Conduct systems analysis, integration planning, testing, and troubleshooting across complex ICT and communications environments.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful integration outcomes.
• Support implementation and transition activities within secure operational environments.
• Ensure compliance with Defence security, engineering, and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to risk assessments, technical reviews, and change management activities.
• Participate in on-site workshops, technical meetings, and project reviews.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Network Engineer, Communications Engineer, or Systems Integration Engineer within Defence, government, or highly secure environments.
• Strong understanding of:

• IP networking and routing/switching technologies
• Secure communications systems
• Enterprise network integration
• Network security principles
• Systems engineering and integration methodologies
• Windows Server 2012 R2 (and later); Windows 7 (and later); SharePoint 2013 (and later); Hyper-V 2012 R2 (and later); VMWare 5.5 (and later); Exchange 2013 (and later); SQL Server 2012 (and later); SCOM; SCCM;
• Experience working within complex multi-vendor ICT environments.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical engineering outcomes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative on-site team environment.

Security Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum active NV1 Security Clearance at the time of application. Candidates without an active clearance will not be considered.

Work Arrangement
This position is full-time on-site due to the secure nature of the program and operational requirements.

If you are looking for an opportunity in which you can contribute to a high-profile Defence capability program supporting critical national infrastructure and secure communications outcomes, then we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or call for a confidential conversation.