Senior Network Engineer

Salary: $135 - $150 per hour (inc. super)

• 20 + 12 month contract – October start
• NV1 Security Clearance - Civic, ACT
• Infrastructure design, server and network integration patterns

Our client, a Federal Government department based in Civic, ACT, that is responsible for providing an independent electoral service, requires the services of a senior Network Engineer for a 20 + 12 month contract.

Duties of the Senior Network Engineer:

• Analyse, develop, interpret and evaluate complex telecommunications systems design and network specifications, data models and diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of computer systems.
• Research, analyse, evaluate and monitor telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Advise, document, commission, build, configure and support network integration with multiple network partners.
• Ensure compliance and alignment with all cyber recommended patch levels and hardening.
• Install, configure, test, maintain and administer new and upgraded networks and applications.
• Provide network programming in support of specific business needs and requirements
• Prepare and maintain procedures, maintenance instructions and documentation for network inventory.
• Monitor network traffic, and activity, capacity and usage.

Skills and Experience - Senior Network Engineer:

• Experience contributing to the development and maintenance of network and infrastructure architectures, standards and roadmaps.
• Experience providing strategic input into future infrastructure design, including server and network integration patterns.
• Experience leading or contributing to architectural governance artefacts.
• Experience Configuring and maintaining firewalls.
• Experience configuring Dynamic Routing Protocols such as BGP, OSPF.
• Experience deploying and maintaining DWDM optical networks.
• Experience troubleshooting L4-7 application performance problems.
• Experience maintaining DNS and DHCP network infrastructure.

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Andy at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Andy on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.

Please note that applications close at 11am on the 4th of September 2026. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.

Job ID: AE 677905 | LH-07518