Network Engineer - Citizen with NV1

Job Description

DWS is seeking a skilled DWS is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with Australian Citizenship and current NV1 or higher clearance to join us and support and enhance enterprise network environments across office, data center, and cloud platform environments. This role will see you working within a high-performing team, contributing to operational stability, security, and ongoing network improvements in a complex enterprise scale environment.\n
\nApplicants must be an Australian Citizen with existing NV1or higher clearance, due to security requirements\n
Where : Adelaide\n
Type : ACN contrator OR Max Term\n
Start : Immediate\n
Length : 6+ months\n
Style : Hybrid; 3+ days onsite with some WFH\n
Salary : by negotiation\n
Essential skills and experience: \n
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• CCNA certification essential, CCNP preferred
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• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, and core networking fundamentals
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• Significant experience with routing and switching technologies, including OSPF and BGP
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• Solid capability configuring and supporting enterprise switching and VLAN environments
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• Strong experience with network security concepts including 802.1X, NAC, and segmentation
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• Proven experience supporting next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet or similar)
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• Practical knowledge of Cisco environments including Catalyst, WLC, and ISE
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• Experience working across multi-vendor networks (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet etc.)
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• Understanding of wireless networking and enterprise Wi-Fi environments
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• Exposure to cloud networking concepts across AWS / Azure
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• Strong troubleshooting capability across network layers with a structured approach
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• Experience using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar
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• Ability to work across BAU operations, projects, and incident response activities
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\nThis is a great opportunity to join a high-impact environment where you can contribute to critical infrastructure, develop your skills, and work alongside experienced network engineering professionals.\n
About Us: \n
\nSince 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what's possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation.\n
\nOur strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don't just meet expectations - we redefine them.\n
\nApplicants must be an Australian Citizen with existing NV1or higher clearance, due to security requirements\n
\nDWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.\n
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\n No agencies please - our in-house talent acquisition team have this covered.