Network Technician (Newcastle)

Break away from the norm and work on new tech.
- Work with some of the most advanced engineering equipment in Australia.
- NV1 security clearance required. RAAF Williamtown location.

**Tell me about this role**: *** We are currently looking for an NV1 cleared Network Technician to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will have you contribute to simulation software/network technical support with complex engineering systems.

This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including free parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

**What will I be doing day to day?**
- Provide simulation software/network technical support with complex engineering systems
- Manage the integration of components, systems and sub-systems including new acquisitions
- Establish and implement change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and successful changes to network infrastructure
- Provide systems administration support including service pack releases, patches, hot fixes and security configuration
- Provide Test and Evaluation support in preparation for ADF exercises
- Support maintenance of ICT Security accreditation in accordance with ISSM
- Build and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders and customers
- Support coaching, mentoring and advice to RAAF personnel and other system users

**What sort of skills do I need?**
- Qualifications in Networking, Computer Science, IT, Telecommunication or a related discipline
- Background as a Defence Network Technician or exposure to other Defence Communications Systems (Desirable)
- Experience in Project Management or associated fields desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Australian Citizenship and an NV1 clearance as a minimum

**What’s in it for me?**
- **Flexibility**:

- We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as a 9 day fortnight and remote working options.
- **Inclusion**
- We like our employees to feel safe bringing their whole self to work offering a number of programs promoting inclusion such as, Public Holiday swap and 40/40/20 our vision for a gender inclusive workplace.
- **Benefits and Rewards
- **Jacobs have a competitive package of benefits and rewards including: Additional superannuation ; Flexible leave options; Salary continuation insurance; Stock purchase plan; Professional certification bonus; Corporate discount program.
- **Exciting work**
- Jacobs are continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. Jacobs has a growing presence in Cyber, space and nuclear programs.

**Why Jacobs?**

Jacobs have a robust geographic foothold in Australia, with around 2500 people working across two lines of business
- Critical Mission Solutions (CMS) and People & Place Solutions. Providing solutions in Project Management, Engineering, Commercial and ICT. People are our greatest asset and we value unique backgrounds, experience and perspectives. Without our people we would not be where we are today, we therefore value our team as members of an exceptional organisation offering a wide array of benefits that go far beyond expectations. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rayn6