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Our Government client is responsible for delivering critical support functions that enhance the Australian military’s effectiveness across all domains. Its mission is to provide integrated space and cyber capabilities, information operations, and logistics support to ensure readiness during both peace and conflict. Key elements include Cyber Command, which leads cyber operations; signals intelligence; and Space Command. Additional divisions manage strategic communications, joint logistics, and operational effects, all working together to support a cohesive and technologically advanced force.
About the role/ Experience required:
This is a significant body of work, and the successful candidate will be required to support the Chief Architect with the successful delivery of activities and upgrades by adding your expertise and knowledge to the design and implementation of components of the environment. You will be responsible for developing the design and leading the implementation of the network upgrades. There are significant time constraints with this delivery, using time wisely with a focus on delivery of high quality artefacts.
Key duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate has experience with:
Desirable:
The candidate is required to have a strong understanding and demonstrated ability with the following technologies:
What is on offer:
Contract terms: 12 month contract +12+12 month extensions
Security Requirements: Candidates require Australian citizenship along with an active NV2 clearance. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
How to Apply: Please upload your most up-to-date resume to apply. Please note you will need to provide further written responses to complete your application. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Applications open until COB 11 June 2025 - Contact 1300 944 936 to have a confidential discussion with Salina or Connie or email admin@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Network Architect
| Job title : | Network Architect |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2025-06-01 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-52888 |
| Contact name : | Connie Bellam |
| Contact email : | connieb@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 2 days ago |
About the role/ Experience required:
This is a significant body of work, and the successful candidate will be required to support the Chief Architect with the successful delivery of activities and upgrades by adding your expertise and knowledge to the design and implementation of components of the environment. You will be responsible for developing the design and leading the implementation of the network upgrades. There are significant time constraints with this delivery, using time wisely with a focus on delivery of high quality artefacts.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Working closely with other disciplines within the delivery team to deliver the activities, and ensuring that they follow networking best practices, and the overall architecture.
- Using the C4ISR Design Framework and the DDG roadmaps and blueprints to align our network with the enterprise network patterns and standards.
- Engaging with the Operations Team to understand the tactical and strategic objectives as well as the branches requirements.
- Developing high-level design documents, including System Overview Documents, HLD, Detailed Designs documents for the network elements including, but not limited to the datacentre fabric using Cisco ACI and Nexus 9K switches.
- Developing the detailed design for new IPAM solutions.
- Developing a detailed design for the automated deployment, configuration and management of network devices.
- Ensuring the designs will meet ISM compliance and networking security best practices to achieve Security Accreditation.
- Regular inputs into the master schedule for milestone-based delivery.
- Provide expert input into the ICT Architecture, including roadmaps, patterns, frameworks and architecture artefacts.
The successful candidate has experience with:
- Minimum 5 yrs experience as a Network Engineer or Network Architect.
- Minimum 2 yrs experience contributing to the successful outcome of ICT projects within a Federal Government environment.
- Demonstrated experience defining ICT solutions aligned with future-state architecture.
- Demonstrated experience delivering detailed designs to a high standard.
- Demonstrated experience solving complex problems.
- Demonstrated experience working within a high performing ICT Team.
Desirable:
The candidate is required to have a strong understanding and demonstrated ability with the following technologies:
- Cisco routing and switching technologies – MPLS, BGP, SD-WAN, IPSEC, VRF, EIGRP, ACLs, AAA, 802.1q.
- Cisco Catalyst Center
- Software-Defined Networking
- Cisco Firewall Management Center
- Cisco ISE
- Cisco ACI
- Cisco 8300 routers
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 series switches
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches
- Cisco Nexus 9k switches
- Cisco Email Security Appliance.
- Software-Defined Networking.
What is on offer:
- Long term opportunity with a strong team
Contract terms: 12 month contract +12+12 month extensions
Security Requirements: Candidates require Australian citizenship along with an active NV2 clearance. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client requested checks.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
How to Apply: Please upload your most up-to-date resume to apply. Please note you will need to provide further written responses to complete your application. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Applications open until COB 11 June 2025 - Contact 1300 944 936 to have a confidential discussion with Salina or Connie or email admin@whizdom.com.au for any further information.