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Network Technician

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Sydney
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AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant degree, CCNP/CCNA, 2+ years in network roles, Cisco skills, firewall experience, ITIL, system admin skills, and security clearance. Strong communication, project management, and flexibility are essential.
  • You will install, configure, and maintain network systems, manage incidents, analyze performance, document changes, train team members, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in information technology or related discipline, or equivalent qualification and/or experience
  • CCNP or CCNA Certification or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in a Network Engineering or similar role
  • CCNP Level Skills managing Cisco network environments
  • Confident Routing & Switching experience
  • Firewall experience, preferably in Cisco and Fortigate environment
  • ITIL Experience
  • Windows or Unix system administration skills
  • Experience with Load balancers
  • Experience in a security-hardened network environment
  • AAA implementation, including integration with multi-factor authentication sources
  • Network QoS classification and prioritization for voice and other real time services
  • WAN circuit implementation and management
  • Cisco UCS experience
  • Ex-serving Defence member with a background or passion in Information Technology
  • Ability to work as a team or independently to achieve solid outcomes
  • Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
  • This role will require flexibility on working hours and location, including weekend and out of hours
  • Possess great verbal and written communication skills
  • Disciplined approach to change management and system documentation
  • Good project management and time management skills
  • Follow through issues to a resolution no matter how hard it gets
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Have the flexibility to travel when required
  • Due to the nature of the role, you must hold a Defence Security Clearance and satisfy ITAR requirements
  • Successful outcome of a National Police Check

Responsibilities

  • Installs new IT infrastructure hardware, systems, and software
  • Installs, configures, and maintains all network services, equipment, and devices
  • Manage and progress incidents to completion in accordance with SLAs. Escalate to management when SLAs are likely to be breached
  • Maintains detailed network documents, including physical and logical network diagrams, routing details, IP address assignments, and network change logs
  • Contributes to published documents such as design specifications, system administration guides, product guides, and reference designs
  • Develops network design, implementation, naming, and operations standards
  • Analyzes LAN-WAN performance. Troubleshoots network problems and outages
  • Leads evaluations of new hardware and software
  • Plans, documents, and implements network component changes as part of new network deployments or hardware/technology refreshes
  • Consults on difficult or complex support cases with vendors or service providers as necessary. Provides resolution notes, root cause analysis, and recommendations for avoiding problems in the future
  • Keeps current with network technologies and management methods
  • Participates in large cross-functional projects under the direction of a project management team
  • Captures and analyzes network requirements from application engineers, systems administrators, operations teams, and business units and transforms them into operable and secure network designs and changes
  • Establish strong working relationships with the business, operations and other technology team members
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with business planning managers and aligns network strategies and solutions to business objectives
  • Participates in ITIL-based service management processes such as incident, change, and configuration management
  • Professionally interacts with customers during network implementations, acceptance tests, proposals, and troubleshooting
  • Trains network team members and interested parties on new implementations, tools, and technologies through on the job interaction or by holding focused training sessions
  • Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System
  • Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
  • Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisations
  • Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures
  • Other duties as requested

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Network Technician at Cubic Defense?

The primary role of a Network Technician is to provide support to IT network infrastructure, direct customer support, and contribute to new product development while working under general supervision.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in information technology or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification and/or experience is essential.

Is certification necessary for this role?

While a CCNP or CCNA certification is desirable, it is not mandatory, although relevant experience is essential.

How much experience is required for this job?

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Network Engineering or similar role is required.

What kind of network environments should I be proficient in?

Candidates should have CCNP level skills managing Cisco network environments and be confident in routing and switching experience.

Are there any specific technologies the Network Technician will work with?

Yes, experience with firewalls, preferably in Cisco and Fortigate environments, is required, along with knowledge of Windows or Unix systems.

Will training be a part of this job?

Yes, the Network Technician will be required to train team members and interested parties on new implementations, tools, and technologies.

Do I need a security clearance for this role?

Yes, due to the nature of the role, holding a Defence Security Clearance and satisfying ITAR requirements is necessary.

Are there expectations for working hours flexibility?

Yes, the role requires flexibility regarding working hours and location, which may include weekends and out-of-hours work.

Is there an emphasis on teamwork in this position?

Yes, the ability to work as part of a team or independently to achieve solid outcomes is an essential quality for this role.

What are the expectations regarding documentation and change management?

The role involves a disciplined approach to change management and maintaining system documentation is a key responsibility.

We make the world better through innovation, technology solutions and world-class products in defense and transportation

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1949
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is driven to solve global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a leading portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS).

Culture & Values

  • We believe in creating excellence through teamwork and collaboration, upholding a commitment to ethics and integrity through a distinct culture that focuses on collaboration, agility, accountability and execution.