Technical Officer – NetworkOn-Site

Security Clearance Required for this role:

• Must have a Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance
• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Mon to Fri - office hours
• Office location in Sydney CBD, Perth CBD and Canberra

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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.