Network Operations Specialist
Location:
Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane
Industry:
Defence and National Security
Vertical Scope Group are continuing to grow our Professional Services Division, and are looking for Expert, Trusted and Reputable individuals to work within our high performing, high calibre team.
We want to secure highly skilled
Network Operations Specialists
to work with us on our multi-year, multi-million-dollar engagement supporting a large ICT Organisational Uplift within the National Intelligence Community.
About you:
* Demonstrated experience with infrastructure management tools to determine load and performance of systems/software. This includes the configuration or creation of automation scripting.
* Demonstrated experience in the analysis of service and component availability, reliability, maintainability and serviceability. This includes analysis against agreed performance targets and service levels
* Demonstrated experience in the investigation of systems issues and the resolution/mitigation of these issues.
* Demonstrated experience in the installation, de-installation of complex systems or system components.
* Available in Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane.
* Must hold an active NV2.
About the role:
* Accountable to contribute to the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of network problems and provide advice on preventative strategies.
* Responsible to ensure all requests for support are dealt with and manage any outstanding problems in accordance with Defence standards, policies and procedures.
* Use experience to design and implement network changes and maintenance routines.
* Apply knowledge to explain and capitalise on the capabilities of current Defence and industry data, voice and audio networking devices and procedures.
* Build and sustain effective working relationships and actively participate in team activities.
* Interpret and comply with security policy and contribute to the development of standards and guidelines.
* Investigate and resolve network problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
Why Join Vertical Scope Group:
As a 100% Australian-owned and operated consultancy with highest level government defence membership, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation's most critical programs.
Vertical Scope Group is an award-winning, security-cleared ICT and Cyber specialist with over a decade of experience delivering end-to-end consulting, professional services, and recruitment solutions to the Commonwealth and industry.
* 2025 Australian Owned Business of the Year
* 2025 RCSA Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
* 2022 RCSA Excellence in Client Services
* 2022 Prime Minister's Veterans' Employment Award
* 2021 RCSA Excellence in Social Purpose
We're proud to support multiple national frameworks, including:
* ICT Provider Arrangement (ICTPA)
* Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG)
* NSW TAS SCN0012
* BuyICT and People Panel 1&2 (APS1 – SES Band 3, and Board Placements)
Our work helps shape and sustain the sovereign workforce that underpins Australia's security, capability, and competitiveness.
Diversity & Inclusion
We proudly welcome applications from:
* Veterans & Defence partners
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
* People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
* People with disabilities
At VSG, we believe diversity strengthens capability — and that our people are our greatest asset.