Network Technical Specialist – 24x7 Shift
Job Summary
Employment Type
PermanentClosing Date
7 June 2026 11:59pmJob Title
Network Technical Specialist 24x7 ShiftJob Summary
Job Description
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. Youll gain and expand your hands-on experience supporting Telstras 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. Youll 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 youll 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.
Required Experience:
IC
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