OverviewYolk Digital Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaJoin to apply for the Senior Network Engineer role at Yolk Digital.Applications close Wednesday, 08 October 2025 at 12:00 pm.
NV1 Security Clearance Required.
Canberra Location Only.About the OrganisationYolk 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 ArrangementsHybrid: 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 ClearanceAn active Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance is required.Key ResponsibilitiesAudit 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 & ExperienceDFAT seeks suitable candidates with the following SFIA levels:Development and implementation - Systems development - Network design (NTDS) - Level 5Delivery and operation - Technology management - IT infrastructure (ITOP) - Level 4Delivery and operation - Technology management - Network support (NTAS) - Level 5Delivery and operation - Service management - Change control (CHMG) - Level 4Minimum 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 InstructionsUpload 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 DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: ContractJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Yolk Digital by 2x.Get notified about recent Senior Network Engineer jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
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📌 Senior Network Engineer
🏢 Yolk Digital
📍 Canberra