These roles require an Australian citizenship with an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance.
Our federal government client requires a Network Engineer to support a number of capability elements in Defence projects. This role has both design and implementation components, and the engineer will also plan infrastructure refreshes or upgrades and assist in the installation and configuration of equipment.
These are 12-month contracts with 2 x 12-month extension options.
This role is based in Canberra (ACT).
Estimated start: Mid-2026
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Produces outline system designs and specifications, and overall architectures, topologies, configuration databases and design documentation of networks and networking technology within the organisation. Specifies user/system interfaces, including validation and error correction procedures, processing rules, access, security and audit controls. Assesses associated risks, and specifies recovery routines and contingency procedures. Translates logical designs into physical designs.
- 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of networking architecture and topologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current networking technologies and solutions in classified environments.
Why Kinexus?
- Kinexus has been supplying Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
- Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
- DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
- Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
- Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
- Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super. We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
- Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
- We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
- We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
- All applications should include your resume as a word document.
All applications should include your resume as a word document.
For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Grace Meadows on +61 2 9492 7516.
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