Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and certified network professional to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, integrating, and implementing secure network infrastructure for a defence system.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in designing and deploying complex network architectures, with a strong foundation in Cisco technologies (CCNP or CCIE). They will thrive in environments that demand precision, security, and innovation, working seamlessly with vendors, systems engineers, and cybersecurity teams to deliver robust, multi-domain network solutions.
The candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, experience in high-security environments, preferably within Defence or Defence Industry, and confidence in navigating compliance frameworks such as the ISM and Defence certification requirements. They will be proactive in contributing to documentation, accreditation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The interpersonal skills of the candidate will enable them to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring solutions are not only technically sound but also aligned with customer and contractual expectations.
About the Role:
This position is responsible for delivering a resilient, multi-domain network architecture that supports mission-critical communications across geographically dispersed Defence sites. The candidate will collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, Cyber Security experts, and external vendors to ensure the network design meets stringent security, performance, and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the requirements and design for the network architecture of the mission system element
* Delivery of a robust network architecture with support from Cyber Security partners and vendors
* Work with Systems Engineers to contribute to all Design and Process documentation
* Support the Security Accreditation of the system providing SME advice regarding the implementation of the network controls
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Commonwealth Security
* Network design and Deployment experience within complex switch and routing environments
* CCNP or CCIE
* Firewall design and deployment
* Working experience with Cisco VXLAN and ACI
* A background in either Defence/Defence Industry
Benefits:
We provide an agile work environment where you're able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility; Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
Your Future at Babcock - What We Offer:
We provide a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
You'll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
You'll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.