Senior Network Administrator RFQ ID: LH-01724 ASD 2025

Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is essential.

These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Network Administrators implement, manage, monitor, troubleshoot and retire the infrastructure (including physical, virtual, networking and cloud infrastructure) that supports digital services.

Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025

Initial contract term: Up to 15 months

Extension term: 12 months

Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: Senior - EL1 equivalent

Location of work: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth

Working arrangements: Onsite. Onsite 5 days a week. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Positive Vetting

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.
• Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.
• A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements, share own expertise with others and guide and mentor less experienced employees.
• Has expertise in change management and applies this to ensure the continuity of network operations and business functions during network installation or integration tasks.
• Build and sustain relationships, liaise with a range of stakeholders including other teams, peers and colleagues across Defence and other organisations.
• Monitor systems and infrastructure and address sustainment support requests, fix and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor and action security alerts and incidents using Splunk. Ability to develop & maintain dashboards using Prometheus, Grafana or Nagios.
• Maintain and upgrade device software and firmware versions and create, implement, and provide feedback to inform system improvements for current & future design decisions.
• Build functional, testable and scalable systems based on Detailed Design guidelines. Integrate COTS network hardware & software to optimise its performance and functional intend. Manage the full lifecycle of a system including, build, configure, administration & maintenance, security, racking & stacking, cabling & labelling, decommissioning in accordance with industry best practice.

Technical Skills:

• Cisco qualifications are advantageous, including experience with routing technologies (OSPF, ISIS, BGP, etc.), switching technologies (STP, VLAN, NTP, FabricPath, etc.), carrier technologies (VPLS, MPLS etc.), security technologies (IPsec, firewall etc.) and virtual routing technologies (VyOS, Cisco CSR, etc).
• Experience with network security including enterprise proxy and load balancing systems and experience with different systems and architecture.
• An understanding of Linux based systems and how to integrate them within the network environment.
• Experience with major cloud providers for example AWS, Google Cloud, etc. Experience with 1G/10G networking. Detailed experience in CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Puppet or Chef.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• NTAS 4 - Network support: Level 4 (SFIA) Maintains the network support process and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. Uses network management software and tools to investigate and diagnose network problems, collect performance statistics and create reports, working with users, other staff and suppliers as appropriate
• ITOP 4 - IT infrastructure: Level 4 (SFIA) Provides technical expertise to enable the correct application of operational procedures. Uses network management tools to determine network load and performance statistics. Contributes to the planning and implementation of maintenance and installation work, including building and management of systems and components in virtualised computing environments. Implements agreed network changes and maintenance routines. Identifies operational problems and contributes to their resolution, checking that they are managed in accordance with agreed standards and procedures. Provides reports and proposals for improvement, to specialists, users and managers.
• HSIN 4 - Systems installation and removal: Level 4 (SFIA) Undertakes routine installations and de-installations of items of hardware and/or software. Takes action to ensure targets are met within established safety and quality procedures, including, where appropriate, handover to the client. Conducts tests of hardware and/or software using supplied test procedures and diagnostic tools. Corrects malfunctions, calling on other experienced colleagues and external resources if required. Documents details of all hardware/software items that have been installed and removed so that configuration management records can be updated. Develops installation procedures and standards, and schedules installation work. Provides specialist guidance and advice to less experienced colleagues to ensure best use is made of available assets, and to maintain or improve the installation service
• HWDE 4 - Hardware design: Level 4 (SFIA) Designs computing and communications equipment, taking account of target environment, performance, security and sustainability requirements. Translates logical designs into physical designs, and delivers technical prototypes of proposed components for approval by customer and execution by technicians. Designs tests to measure performance of prototypes and production output against specification and inform iterative development.

BENEFITS

Why work for ASD?

• Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
• Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
• Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
• Long contracts available.
• Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.

Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Joshua Said 02 9492 7516 . #LI-JS