Network Technician | Defence

• 6 month initial contract with strong potential to extend
• Previous Defence experience & NV1 clearance (or higher) is essential in order to be considered
• CCNA and/or MOC certification required

About the Company

Our client is a highly reputable Defence consulting organisation.

About the Role

The Network Technician will be responsible for supporting the delivery of training, governance, ICT Verification & Validation, and on-site operational support. Day to day duties include:

• In-house ICT training and mentorship to juniors/new starters
• Assisting with the appropriate policy and governance overheads associated with the fleet of ICT
• Managing sustainment of trial ICT capabilities
• Facilitating fleet and after sales support from third party suppliers
• Coordinating training delivery, sustainment establishment and fleet management activities
• Management of controlled cryptographic material to enable usage of ICT fleet, and coordinating technical maintenance of ICT fleet to enable required availability

Requirements

• At least 4 + years’ experience in network support
• 4 + years’ experience with hardware platforms
• Proven experience in testing and commissioning
• Significant experience delivering training
• NV1 clearance or higher is essential to be considered for the role
• CCNA and Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) certifications
• Relevant defence industry experience is essential
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships

Additional desirable experience:
– Awareness of Defence technical regulatory requirements/environment
– Cryptographic security
– Radio frequency fundamentals
– Network information assurance & configuration management
– Basic electronics and satellite systems

Terms

• Contract position starting ASAP and running through to June 30th (highly likely to extend)
• Must be based in Williamtown, NSW
• Paying market rates (commensurate with skills and experience)
• NV1 clearance is essential