Network Technical Specialist

This is a fantastic opportunity for an NV1 cleared Network Engineer, with some existing experience, or those eager to launch their career in Network Engineering at Telstra. You'll gain and expand your hands-on experience supporting Telstra's Defence customers and networks, learning from real-world challenges and working with experienced professionals.

This permanent Defence role is based onsite in Canberra (preferred), Sydney, or Melbourne. You'll work on a rotating 24x7 shift roster and you are required to work all shifts onsite.

Active NV1 clearance is essential, and bonus points for NV2 clearance.

What We Offer

Performance-related pay

16 weeks parental leave, for both primary and secondary carers

Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up

Purchased annual leave scheme

Additional Telstra day off

Additional 30% off Telstra products and services

Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You'll Do

• Investigate and help resolve network incidents and alarms.
• Assist with network changes following customer and management processes.
• Keep accurate records and support service reporting.
• Join incident calls and provide technical updates.
• Follow change, incident, and problem management guidelines.
• Carry out standard operational tasks and maintenance

About You

• Ideally 2 years hands on experience in Network Engineering.
• Active NV1 security clearance (mandatory), NV2 preferred.
• Understanding of data communications, routing, switching, and telecommunications.
• Familiarity with VLANs, Spanning-Tree, wireless technologies, and WAN/BAN routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).
• Exposure to Juniper, Cisco, Nortel, or Avaya networking products.
• ITIL Foundation or Practitioner certification (desirable).
• Defence or enterprise ICT environment experience (desirable).

Candidates must hold a current Defence clearance to be considered. This role will require you to hold and maintain an minimum Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance.

Please attach an updated CV for immediate consideration.