Estimated Start Date
23 February 2026
Security Requirement
Active Baseline Security Clearance required.
About the Opportunity
Hatchit Studios is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a high‐security federal government environment in Darwin. This role is ideal for a seasoned infrastructure professional with strong expertise across enterprise networking, cybersecurity controls, and Cisco technologies, operating within a mission‐critical environment.
You will play a key role in designing, implementing, securing, and optimising complex WAN/LAN network environments, ensuring alignment with national cybersecurity standards and operational resilience requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement and maintain enterprise WAN/LAN network infrastructure
* Configure, manage and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, switches and wireless networks
* Deliver network security uplift and remediation
* Implement segmentation and segregation controls
* Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues
* Produce network architecture, as‐built and as‐configured documentation
* Collaborate with stakeholders and system owners across multidisciplinary teams
* Ensure compliance with security, safety, environmental and quality standards
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong experience across:
o MPLS, VPLS, SD‐WAN, VRFs, VLANs, VPNs
o BGP, OSPF, ARP, DNS, DHCP
* Hands‐on experience with:
o Cisco experience including Cisco FTD, routers, switches, ISE and DNAC
* Demonstrated experience in:
o Network monitoring, reporting and optimisation
* Industry certifications: CCNA, CCNP or CCIE (or equivalent)
* High attention to detail with strong:
o Technical documentation and communication skills
o Network security architecture reviews
* Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments:
o SCADA, DCS, PLC
* Conducting network security risk assessments
Why Join Hatchit Studios?
* Work on high‐impact national infrastructure environments
* Competitive market contract rates
* Direct exposure to advanced defensive cybersecurity environments
Additional Information
* Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
* Salary range: A$90,000.00 – A$120,000.00
* Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Information Technology
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