Network Technician – APS6 Equivalent

• Australian Citizenship
  
• Class C Driver Licence
  
• Ability to obtain NV1 security clearance
  

• Hybrid work model (Canberra-based preferred)
  
• Up to 40 hours per week
  
• Individual flexibility arrangements may be negotiated with the manager.
  

We are seeking an experienced Network Technician to support maintain and enhance the Departments enterprise network infrastructure. You will play a critical role in delivering secure reliable connectivity across a complex ICT environment that supports national initiatives in energy environment and climate policy.

This is a handson role suited to someone with strong diagnostic skills multivendor networking experience and the ability to work in a hybrid environment. Interstate applicants are welcome with preference for ACTbased c

As the Network Technician you will:

• Provide operational support for LAN WAN and Wireless networks to agreed service levels.
  
• Install configure and maintain network infrastructure and hardware.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents using structured methodologies (e.g. OSI model).
  
• Assist in the provisioning and management of new network connections.
  
• Support thirdparty data services to ensure contractual SLAs are met.
  
• Apply security updates firmware patches and maintain firewall rules.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams IPAM SOPs and AsBuilt documentation.
  
• Contribute to operational and project-based networking tasks across wired and wireless environments.
  

Technical Skills & Experience

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in:

• Supporting enterprise LAN/WAN/Wireless infrastructures.
  
• Configuring and maintaining routers switches firewalls and wireless access points (Juniper Cisco HP).
  
• Working within multivendor network environments.
  
• Applying security patches updates and managing firewall rules.
  
• Using network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Nagios and CheckMK.
  
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability.
  
• Clear communication and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  

Desirable Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a Network Technician role.
  
• Prior experience in enterprise LAN/WAN maintenance.
  
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network CCNA or CompTIA A.