Join to apply for the Principal Network Engineer role at Defence Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Principal Network Engineer role at Defence AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Defence Australia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$120,303.00/yr - A$135,701.00/yrThe RoleWe are looking for a highly skilled Principal Network Engineer with experience in managing a team and driving outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring secure, scalable, and optimised network connectivity across hybrid environments, with an emphasis on integrating security into cloud services and remote access. We have three core priorities: building best-in-class people to support DDG’s efforts, underpinned by best-in-class global platforms, supported by best-in-class sovereign capabilities. Our goal is to provide warfighters the required technologies and connectivity needed to fight and win in the digital age. This role is critical to this, and will form part of larger project teams to drive the development of new solutions and deliver key capabilities. This function will reside within a newly established and growing Branch, where a high degree of autonomy will be provided, including being entrusted to help recruit, lead and mentor junior network engineers.This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.About our TeamYou will be part of a team of ICT professionals delivering complex projects across key Digital domains in both the Military and Enterprise Systems Divisions within Defence Digital Group (DDG). These roles will provide technical expertise, mentorship and coaching in a matrixed construct, as teams and individuals are embedded into projects as needed.As a Digital Engineer in DDG you may either:Lead a team of ICT professionals experienced in key technology platforms/products, orWork individually on projects as the technical engineering SME. We commit to providing additional professionalisation for the right candidates so you can continue to grow and develop your career.Our Ideal CandidateYou will have one or more of the following:Proven experience in supporting large complex network environments covering one or more of the following focus areas;Highly secure networksGeographically dispersed networksExperience with ISM, essential eight (E8), and relevant technical assurance frameworks;Ability to translate user and business requirements into designing secure, scalable and resilient architecture that meets current and forecasted demand levels;Demonstrable experience in leading the design, development and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures;Exposure to cloud based environments using technologies such as;NetskopeZscalerCloudflare AkamaiAdvanced understanding of VPN technologies i.e. site to site VPN, client SSL VPN, MPLS etc.;Strong understanding of 802.1x authentication and Radius NPS technology, and PKI infrastructure;Ability to oversee all technical aspects of the network domain, including providing advice and ensuring there is a consistent path forward for all enhancement activities.Advanced understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and experience in implementing a large scale enterprise network;Understanding of Unified Threat Protection and Next Generation Firewall offerings.Ideally, you will also:Demonstrate excellent collaboration skills and ability to work in a cross functional environment with diverse project teams, cyber security experts, and other teams to architect and deliver integrated solutions.Be a fast learner with ability to adapt in a dynamic environment, using modern, legacy equipment and varying technologies.Author, maintain and update network documentation, configurations, and technical assurance reports on behalf of the Chief Engineer.Demonstrate alignment with Defence values, contribute to a high-performing work culture and foster growth opportunities for direct reports.For further information please review the job information pack, reference DDG/04695/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=AD5EBE51-E7B9-E762-8F22-E3DADAD8DD0DSeniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering, General Business, and OtherIndustriesGovernment Administration and Government Relations ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Defence Australia by 2xGet notified about new Network Engineer jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1 week agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 weeks agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia A$140.00-A$160.00 1 day agoRussell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1 day agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 months agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1 month agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia $111,200.00-$186,590.00 14 hours agoNetwork & Security Engineers - 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