Network Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer

Location
RAAF Edinburgh, SA

Working Arrangement
Onsite (due to operational requirements)

Clearance required
Current 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 security through cyber and signals intelligence capabilities.

Working within ASD means operating in highly secure environments where performance, resilience, and reliability are non-negotiable.

Job Description

This role sits firmly at the experienced engineer level.

You'll take ownership of network infrastructure performance, reliability, and improvement. It's hands-on but also expects you to think ahead - identifying risks, designing improvements, and influencing how environments evolve over time.

You won't just fix issues. You'll help prevent them.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex network issues
• Design and implement network changes and maintenance routines
• Monitor and optimise network performance, availability, and security
• Deliver installation, upgrades, and lifecycle management of infrastructure components
• Automate routine networking tasks using scripting and standard tools
• Provide input into preventative strategies and continuous improvement
• Support and maintain operational procedures and standards

Education / Certifications required

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline
• Or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years in network/infrastructure roles)

Knowledge / Skills required

Core capability (SFIA Level 4 equivalent):

• Strong experience across infrastructure operations and maintenance
• Ability to implement and manage network changes and improvements
• Experience monitoring performance, load, and availability
• Troubleshooting complex network issues with a structured approach
• Installation, removal, and lifecycle management of systems and components

Technical capability:

• Solid understanding of network fundamentals (protocols, architectures, devices, topologies)
• Experience across data, voice, and network technologies
• Exposure to scripting/automation for operational efficiency

Working style:

• Proactive in identifying issues and improvements
• Comfortable working in security-driven, process-heavy environments
• Able to balance hands-on work with broader system thinking

Employment benefits

• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Initial contract: 12 months
• Extensions: 2 × 12-month extension options
• Full-time engagement (up to 40 hours per week)

What this really means is - strong potential for a multi-year engagement in a highly secure, technically challenging environment.

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 backgrounds to apply. Your experience is highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions within Defence Industry, Intelligence, and National Security.

We focus on connecting the right people to the right environments - where skills are used, growth is real, and work has impact.