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P8-A - ICT Senior Network Engineer

Edinburgh, South Australia Job ID BOE/1833370A Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Dec. 19, 2024
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Job Description

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Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1833370A
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The opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Senior ICT Network Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a vital role in enabling a world class maritime, intelligence, surveillance and response aircraft in the P-8A Poseidon. You will be joining a challenging and dynamic environment, supporting an aircraft platform that defends Australia's interests.

The role located at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.

As a Senior ICT Network Engineer you will:

  • Integrate and enable new network design elements into existing network infrastructure
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise
  • Work closely with a broad government teams and other parties to enable solutions
  • Carry out analysis and investigations resolve issues and improve resiliency
  • Fault find and configure Satellite technologies, modems and other data comms technologies
  • Work within the bounds of aviation engineering standards and approved design


To be considered for the role you will have:

  • CCNA or equivalent certifications and or experience
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP,DNS, DHCP, etc)
  • Experience with routers, switches, firewalls and other networking technologies
  • Familiarization of Windows and Linux environments
  • Knowledge basic scripting languages
  • Knowledge the Australian Information Security Manual (ISM)
  • Understanding of encryption technologies and standards
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to a broad and diverse audience
  • Understanding of the Defence Single Information Environment and Defence Networks is advantageous


Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements. Must hold a minimum NV1 clearance with the ability to obtain an NV2 clearance.


What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Please note, this role will be shortlisted in January 2025


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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