Technical Officer – Network

Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking to apply your skills in a mission-critical Defence environment?

Join our team supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Minerva systems, where you’ll design, maintain, and secure complex ICT networks that keep operations connected — even in the most challenging conditions.

• Provide specialist network support to deployed Defence ICT systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues promptly.
• Work creatively within DDIL constraints to maintain system functionality.
• Ensure compliance with Defence ICT security protocols.
• Design, build, and deploy advanced network solutions.
• Proactively patch, upgrade, and maintain Minerva systems.
• Develop SOPs, build guides, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Defence partners and vendors to resolve incidents.
• Mentor onsite staff and assist with training ship CIS teams.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for high-priority incidents.

• Proven experience as a Network/Gateway Engineer.
• Hands-on expertise in:
• Routing, switching, IPSec, VPNs, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS TE.
• Next-gen firewalls, VoIP, enterprise WLAN, NAC, segmentation.
• Network telemetry (NetFlow, SNMP, etc.).
• Strong background in Microsoft (Exchange, Active Directory, Skype) and Citrix administration.
• Experience with hypervisors and virtual desktop infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical writing skills.
• Experience with SEA2273 Minerva systems.
• Defence maritime platform ICT build and integration.
• Familiarity with Defence network environments and secure, regulated settings.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks, testing, and evaluation procedures.

Security Clearance Required for this role:

• Must have a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance
• Must be an Australian Citizen