• High-impact Network role with a Federal Government agency
• Initial 12 month contract with the view to extend
• Rewarding hourly rates $$

A leading Federal Government agency is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity to design and implement critical network infrastructure in a secure, high-availability environment. The successful Senior Network Engineer will play a key role in delivering resilient and scalable network solutions. This position offers an initial 12-month contract based onsite in Darwin.

The successful Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Implement network security remediation and uplift measures in line with best practice and compliance requirements.
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices and ensure optimal performance across WAN/LAN environments.
• Monitor network performance, proactively identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.

To be successful, the Senior Network Engineer will demonstrate:

• Proven experience implementing and managing WAN/LAN networking (MPLS, SD-WAN, VLANs, VPNs) and protocols (BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP).
• Strong background in network security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation techniques).
• Expertise with Cisco networking devices and management platforms (FTD, ICE, DNAC).
• Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with experience in technical writing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Federal Government department and contribute to mission-critical projects! The successful Senior Network Engineer will be offered a 12 month contract with the view to extend! If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW. Please forward your application to jobs@hitechaust.com quoting reference number JA1235. For more exciting job opportunities, visit www.hitechaust.com.