Senior Network Engineer
Davidson Technology, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Join Davidson for a 12‐month contract. You will design, implement, and manage the secure and resilient network infrastructure across the Northern Territory, ensuring high‐performance communication pathways that support mission‐critical IT and operational systems.
About the Company
Davidson Technology works with a large Federal Government Agency to secure digital services, managing physical, virtual, networking, and cloud infrastructure.
About the Role
* Design, implement, and manage the organisation's secure and resilient network infrastructure across the Northern Territory.
* Configure routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and related network technologies.
* Align network architecture and security controls with organisational guidance and best practices.
* Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, implement security remediation and uplift activities, and proactively monitor network performance.
* Develop comprehensive architectural and as‐built documentation.
* Work collaboratively with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to support organisational safety, environmental, and quality standards.
About You
* Baseline‐cleared professional with extensive experience implementing and managing complex WAN/LAN environments (MPLS, VPLS, SD‐WAN, VRFs, VLANs, VPNs) and core network protocols (BGP, OSPF, ARP, DNS, DHCP).
* Highly skilled in deploying and maintaining advanced security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation) with strong monitoring, reporting, and secure operations capabilities.
* Proficient with Cisco technologies (FTD, routers, switches, ISE, DNAC) and industry‐recognised certifications (CCIE, CCNP, CCNA).
* Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a high level of technical writing proficiency.
* Experience in security architecture reviews, operational technology environments (SCADA, DCS, PLC), and comprehensive network security risk assessments.
Benefits
12‐month contract based in Darwin requiring a current baseline security clearance. You will receive an excellent daily rate with the possibility of further extensions.
Seniority Level
* Mid‐Senior level
Employment type
* Full‐time
Job function
* Engineering, Information Technology, and other
* Computer Networking Products
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