Senior Network Engineer

QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

Due to substantial growth of the QinetiQ business, QinetiQ’s IT operation is evolving to provide the technology and IT services that will underpin QinetiQ’s future global strategy and ambitions. We are now accepting applications for a positive, forward thinking Senior Network Engineer based in Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne.

Reporting to the Infrastructure & Platforms Manager and as a key member of the Infrastructure & Platforms team, you will have a focus on providing high level technical networking support services to ensure QinetiQ’s networking environments are secure, reliable, supported and maintained.

As Senior Network Engineer you will be accountable for:

• Installing, configuring, supporting and managing the lifecycle of various network equipment and devices such as Switches, Firewalls, WAPs, etc.
• Service Ownership of assigned QinetiQ Network Services
• Establishing key network performance indicators and ensuring they are monitored to ensure network availability and reliability
• Coordinating the allocation of IP addressing, subnets, IP pools and VLAN allocations
• Managing the operational integrity of QinetiQ’s IT networking infrastructures, ensuring availability, integrity and security
• Supporting IT Leadership with communication to business in regards to service availability, incidents and change
• Assume leadership responsibilities within the infrastructure & Platforms team, when the Manager is away or on leave
• Planning and executing network related maintenance and system upgrades including patches, hot fixes and security configuration
• Actively contributing to the definition, development and maintenance of network policies, procedures and standards
• Conducting periodic reviews and audits across all key networking systems and devices

As a suitably experienced and well-rounded IT professional, the Senior Network Engineer will need to bring with them:

• Seasoned experience in a similar IT Network Administration/Engineering role
• A Strong and diverse set of IT technical skills within the Networking domain
• Proven experience in the planning, design, development and implementation of major/complex IT network infrastructures
• A strong understanding of network security principles with experience in implementing security measures
• Deep understanding and knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, Qos, DNS)
• Deep understanding and knowledge of network capability and concepts such as SDWAN, Wireless Networking, VLANS, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, VPNs etc.
• Working knowledge/understanding of ITIL principles
• Experience working within compliance frameworks such as UK’s Cyber essentials (Plus), Australia’s ISM, NIST, ISO27001, ITAR and export control

Whilst not essential, a tertiary qualification in computer science or information technology and certifications in CCNP and/or Comp TIA Network + would be advantageous.

Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Australian Government Security Clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email: rbyrne@qinetiq.com.au

Applications will close on 11th July 2024

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual professional development fund
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program and loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here:

https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

If you are a highly motivated senior IT professional with a passion for technology and a track record of successful IT management, we would like to hear from you.

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.