Full time
QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.
QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
Due to substantial growth of the QinetiQ business, QinetiQ's IT operation is evolving to provide the technology and IT services that will underpin QinetiQ's future global strategy and ambitions. We are now accepting applications for a positive, forward-thinking Senior Network Engineer based in Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne.
Reporting to the Infrastructure & Platforms Manager and as a key member of the Infrastructure & Platforms team, you will have a focus on providing high-level technical networking support services to ensure QinetiQ's networking environments are secure, reliable, supported and maintained.
As Senior Network Engineer, you will be accountable for:
Installing, configuring, supporting and managing the lifecycle of various network equipment and devices such as Switches, Firewalls, WAPs, etc.Service Ownership of assigned QinetiQ Network ServicesEstablishing key network performance indicators and ensuring they are monitored to ensure network availability and reliabilityCoordinating the allocation of IP addressing, subnets, IP pools and VLAN allocationsManaging the operational integrity of QinetiQ's IT networking infrastructures, ensuring availability, integrity and securitySupporting IT Leadership with communication to business in regards to service availability, incidents and changeAssuming leadership responsibilities within the Infrastructure & Platforms team, when the Manager is away or on leavePlanning and executing network-related maintenance and system upgrades including patches, hot fixes and security configurationActively contributing to the definition, development and maintenance of network policies, procedures and standardsConducting periodic reviews and audits across all key networking systems and devicesAs a suitably experienced and well-rounded IT professional, the Senior Network Engineer will need to bring with them:
Seasoned experience in a similar IT Network Administration/Engineering roleA strong and diverse set of IT technical skills within the Networking domainProven experience in the planning, design, development and implementation of major/complex IT network infrastructuresA strong understanding of network security principles with experience in implementing security measuresDeep understanding and knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS, DNS)Deep understanding and knowledge of network capability and concepts such as SDWAN, Wireless Networking, VLANs, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, VPNs etc.Working knowledge/understanding of ITIL principlesExperience working within compliance frameworks such as UK's Cyber essentials (Plus), Australia's ISM, NIST, ISO27001, ITAR and export controlWhilst not essential, a tertiary qualification in computer science or information technology and certifications in CCNP and/or CompTIA Network+ would be advantageous.
Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Australian Government Security Clearance. If you are a highly motivated senior IT professional with a passion for technology and a track record of successful IT management, we would like to hear from you.
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
Some of our benefits include:
Purchased leave program and loyalty leaveUp to 18 weeks paid parental leaveComplimentary salary continuance insuranceAnnual volunteering leave with Operation Give BackRelaxed dress code #J-18808-Ljbffr