Senior Network Engineer
Location:
Darwin, NT (Onsite)
Contract Duration:
12 months
Estimated Start Date:
23 February 2026
Industry:
Federal Government ICT Projects
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 will suit 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:
* MPLS, VPLS, SD-WAN, VRFs, VLANs, VPNs
* BGP, OSPF, ARP, DNS, DHCP
* Hands-on experience with:
* Firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation technologies
* Strong Cisco experience including:
* Cisco FTD, routers, switches
* Cisco ISE and DNAC
* Demonstrated experience in:
* Network monitoring, reporting and optimisation
* Industry certifications:
* CCNA, CCNP or CCIE (or equivalent)
* High attention to detail with strong:
* Stakeholder engagement
* Technical documentation and communication skills
Desirable Experience
* Network
security architecture reviews
* Exposure to
Operational Technology (OT)
environments:
* SCADA, DCS, PLC
* Conducting
network security risk assessments
Why Join Hatchit Studios?
* Work on
high-impact national infrastructure environments
* Competitive
market contract rates
* Long-term
12-month engagement
* Direct exposure to
advanced defensive cybersecurity environments
* Join a trusted
Federal Government delivery partner