Junior Network Engineer (Infrastructure)

Location
South Australia (including RAAF Edinburgh)
Working Arrangement
Onsite | Shift work required | Up to 40 hours per week
Clearance required
TSPV (Top Secret Positive Vetting)

Company overview

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), part of the Department of Defence, plays a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and advancing national interests through cyber security, intelligence, and offensive cyber operations.
Working here means stepping into a highly secure, mission-driven environment where the systems you support genuinely matter.

Job Description

We are looking for Junior Network Engineers to support the delivery and operation of complex ICT infrastructure.
You'll work across a mix of physical, virtual, and network environments, gaining hands-on experience with enterprise-grade systems while contributing to critical national capabilities.
This is a strong opportunity for someone early in their career to build real depth in network engineering within a structured, high-performance environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of ICT infrastructure, including Cisco and Juniper networking systems and cryptographic devices
• Monitor system performance and reliability using standard tools and processes
• Perform system configuration, backup, and restore activities
• Use tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Transport Controller, and Splunk to track performance and generate reports
• Capture and respond to incidents, problems, and changes through IT service management platforms
• Assist with account management and access control
• Identify operational issues and contribute to their resolution
• Document systems, processes, and enhancements

Education/Certifications required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Networking, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Industry certifications (e.g. CCNA, JNCIA) are desirable

Knowledge/Skills required

• Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper networking environments
• Exposure to network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Splunk)
• Understanding of core ICT infrastructure and network operations
• Basic scripting or programming capability for automation tasks
• Ability to follow structured processes and document work clearly
• Strong problem-solving approach and willingness to learn

Employment benefits

• Work on complex, large-scale network environments rarely accessible at junior level
• Gain exposure to high-security, mission-critical systems
• Build foundational experience across infrastructure, monitoring, and incident response
• Clear pathway to more advanced engineering roles
• Long-term contract with extension options

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.