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Yolk Digital Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Applications close Wednesday, 08 October 2025 at 12:00 pm. NV1 Security Clearance Required. Canberra Location Only.
About the Organisation
Yolk Digital is seeking x2 Senior SD-WAN Engineers for the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) in the Networks and Monitoring Section within the Cyber Security, Cloud and Networks Branch of the Information Management and Technology Division. The candidates will be required to fill the role of Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) Engineer to undertake critical work within the section, including auditing WAN architecture, configuring firewalls and routing, and contributing to network and gateway technologies.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid: Candidates must be available to work full time on-site in DFAT\'s Canberra office located in Allara Street. Work from home can be considered on an ad-hoc basis where approved. Remote/Interstate candidates will not be considered. Maximum 40 hours per week.
Security Clearance
An active Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities
Audit existing WAN architecture and Post connectivity.
Define firewall placement strategies.
Configure firewalls and SD WAN routing rules.
Validate policy enforcement and failover mechanisms.
Integrate firewall capabilities into SD WAN devices.
Provide technical contributions to both network and gateway technologies, including (but not limited to) Juniper, Cisco, Trend Micro, F5, Clearswift, Fortigate, Zscaler, Runzero, DNS, DCHP, IPAM.
Contribute to documentation.
Undertake technical deliverables as a recognised senior specialist.
Demonstrate high-level communication skills.
Analyse and resolve complex enterprise system hardware and software problems.
Interface with peer teams and vendors to coordinate solutions.
Demonstrate strong coordination and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
Skills & Experience
DFAT seeks suitable candidates with the following SFIA levels:
Development and implementation - Systems development - Network design (NTDS) - Level 5
Delivery and operation - Technology management - IT infrastructure (ITOP) - Level 4
Delivery and operation - Technology management - Network support (NTAS) - Level 5
Delivery and operation - Service management - Change control (CHMG) - Level 4
Minimum five years of experience designing, deploying and managing SD WAN solutions.
Hands on experience integrating enterprise grade firewalls into complex SD WAN environments.
Ability to articulate technical detail through detailed design and implementation plans.
Highly developed diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Application Instructions
Upload a one-page pitch (up to 5000 characters) in the "Response to Criteria" section of the application. Your pitch must address the Essential Criteria.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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