Network Engineer (Canberra)

Join Telstra's Defence Network Operations Centre (DNOC) and help keep critical Defence networks performing at their best. This hands‐on role is ideal for a Network Engineer ready to step up in a secure, high‐impact environment. You'll work on complex incidents, technical escalations, root‐cause analysis, and network changes that keep services stable and customers supported. If you've built a solid foundation in network engineering and want meaningful work with real impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in Defence at Telstra. Canberra is the preferred location, with opportunities also available in Sydney or Melbourne for Network Engineers with some existing experience. This is a day‐shift role, five days on site, with an on‐call rotation of around one week every two months. What You'll Do Working within Telstra Enterprise Operations, you will support critical services for Defence and enterprise customers. You will: Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex network incidents and problems Implement large‐scale network changes in line with customer and change management processes CIP pre‐reviews Perform release and deployment management activities Provide technical escalation support to Level 3 Engineers within the DNOC Prepare and maintain technical documentation for internal and customer stakeholders About You Ideally around 2 years' experience as a core Network Engineer NV1 security clearance (mandatory) – bonus points for NV2 Strong understanding and some hands‐on experience in core routing/switching and data communication Practical experience with VLANs, Spanning‐Tree, wireless technologies, and WAN/BAN routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) Experience with Juniper, Cisco, Nortel, or Avaya networking products Bonus Points For CCNA + ITIL Foundation or Practitioner certification Defence or enterprise ICT workplace experience Candidates must hold an active current Defence clearance to be considered. This role will require you to hold and maintain a minimum Australian Government NV1 security clearance. When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3relbt