Skip to main content
collage of photos featuring a rocket, a plane, and a submarine

Bring your ideas
to life

Search

Find U.S. Contract Jobs

Senior ICT Network Engineer

Edinburgh, South Australia Job ID BOE-1893701 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Feb. 24, 2026
Apply Now

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1893701
Attachments:
Note clipNo File Attached
Share This:

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.

Why this role matters

  • Play a critical role in enabling safe, effective P‑8A operations that protect Australia's borders and maritime interests.
  • Work on cutting-edge networking and communications systems on a mission-critical defence platform.
  • Collaborate with Australian and international teams across engineering, cyber, avionics and operations.
  • Be part of a dynamic environment where your technical decisions directly affect operational readiness and resilience.

As a Senior ICT Network Engineer, you'll:

  • Integrate and enable new network design elements into existing network infrastructure
  • Monitor network performance and remediate network connectivity issues as they arise
  • Configure routers, switches and other networking technologies  
  • Work closely with a broad array of Australian and International teams
  • Carry out analysis and investigations resolve issues and improve resiliency
  • Fault find and configure Satellite technologies, modems and other data communication 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  

Security requirement

  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location

  • Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide.

Boeing values that guides the work we do

  • Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
  • Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
  • Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
  • Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
  • Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
  • Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Apply now If you're ready to contribute technical expertise that enables safe, effective P‑8A operations and supports Australia's maritime security — and to do so guided by Boeing's core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship — we want to hear from you.

Join us — take part in protecting Australia's borders and maintaining one of the world's premier maritime patrol fleets.


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.

Shows the full job description for sighted users
Apply Now

Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
Explore more benefits
  • Jacob M
    We never stop growing

    Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge or grow as a leader, our development programs are designed to help you succeed.

    Learn more

Jobs for You:

No recently viewed jobs.

View all of our available opportunities