Senior Network Engineer (PROJ-4610)
Job Description
Remote is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join the team in AGO. The Senior Network Engineer will support of a number of DEF100 Capability Elements. The role has both design and an implementation components. The engineer will develop system designs and specifications, and overall architectures, topologies, configuration databases and design documentation of networks and networking technology within one or more domains. The engineer will also plan infrastructure refreshes or upgrades and assist in the installation and configuration of this equipment. The DEF100 program of work has multiple sub-projects which range in size, and it is expected that the successful candidate will work across several sub-projects. (RFx26878)
Role Description
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead and provide guidance on developing new capabilities within existing WAN environments.
- Takes responsibility for the development of network architectures for upgraded capabilities to ensure it meets business requirements.
- Produces detailed design, configuration, implementation, and support documentation. Manages reviews of the benefits and value of other designs and integration challenges and recommends improvements.
- Contribute to and support leadership efforts to improve capabilities across multiple network domains. Using network management tools diagnose and resolve system and environment problems. Document the analysis of problem patterns and performance trends.
- Identify system interdependencies and liaise with other system stakeholders to resolve conflict and coordinate integrated solutions.
- Provide guidance and direction to an integrated team to meet the prioritised schedule of work.
- Establish and foster productive working relationships by working cohesively and flexibly with the developer team, the broader program team, key business partners and stakeholder groups.
- Develop a schedule of work and report on progress.
Other Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of networking architecture and topologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current networking technologies and solutions in classified environments.
Other Features of the Role (e.g. location, travelling, shift hours,)
- Ability to work in a high security environment with sensitivity reticence and discretion.
- This role is based out of suitable Defence Facilities in Canberra. Working from home arrangements cannot be facilitated