Senior Network Engineer
IT & T
Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance
Senior Network Engineer – Cisco, SD-WAN & Cyber Security (NT)
Step into a senior (EL1 equivalent) Network Engineer role delivering secure, resilient networks for a Darwin-based organisation operating within a high-impact federal government environment. You’ll design and implement WAN/LAN and SD-WAN solutions, harden and uplift network security, and keep critical services running across the Northern Territory while working closely with multi-disciplinary technical and business stakeholders.
Location:
Northern Territory – Darwin (onsite, up to 40 hours per week between 7am–7pm Mon–Fri)
Contract Details
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Caleb on 0477 266 993 and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas:
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance and be Australian citizens.
Step into a senior (EL1 equivalent) Network Engineer role delivering secure, resilient networks for a Darwin-based organisation operating within a high-impact federal government environment. You’ll design and implement WAN/LAN and SD-WAN solutions, harden and uplift network security, and keep critical services running across the Northern Territory while working closely with multi-disciplinary technical and business stakeholders.
Location:
Northern Territory – Darwin (onsite, up to 40 hours per week between 7am–7pm Mon–Fri)
Contract Details
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Security Clearance Requirement: Must have a current Baseline security clearance (must be active)
- Closing Date: 10:00am Thursday 15 January 2026
- Design, implement and maintain the organisation’s WAN/LAN and SD-WAN network infrastructure across the NT.
- Implement network security remediation and uplift activities in line with best-practice security guidance.
- Configure, troubleshoot and optimise network devices including firewalls, routers and switches, ensuring performance and resilience.
- Develop architecture, as-built and operational documentation while working closely with stakeholders in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong experience with WAN/LAN networking (MPLS, VPLS, SD-WAN, VRFs, VLANs, VPNs) and core protocols (BGP, OSPF, ARP, DNS, DHCP).
- Hands-on experience implementing security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation/segregation techniques) and managing secure network infrastructure.
- Experience with network monitoring and reporting tools, ideally supported by certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or CCIE (or equivalent).
- High attention to detail with excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Caleb on 0477 266 993 and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas:
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance and be Australian citizens.