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 AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance
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