Network Engineer

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

ASC are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to strengthen and maintain the enterprise network environment that supports critical business operations. Working within the Infrastructure and Operations team and based in Perth WA, you'll be responsible for ensuring network services remain secure, reliable and high performing across a diverse enterprise environment. You'll provide technical expertise across networking and security technologies, supporting operational excellence while contributing to the ongoing evolution of ASC's network capabilities.

This is an opportunity to work with leading networking and security technologies in a collaborative team environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the resilience and security of critical business services.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage and support ASC's enterprise network environment, ensuring high levels of availability, performance and security.
• Administer and optimise Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching and wireless infrastructure.
• Support Palo Alto firewalls and network security services to protect critical business systems and data.
• Monitor network performance, investigate incidents and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to network upgrades, enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support network monitoring, logging and operational resilience activities.
• Assess and manage network-related risks, vulnerabilities and security concerns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors and technical teams to deliver effective network outcomes.

About you 

• Experience supporting complex enterprise network environments.
• Degree qualifications in Information Technology, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco routing, switching and wireless technologies.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA and/or CCNP are highly regarded.
• Experience supporting Palo Alto or comparable network security technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, security and service reliability.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

Back to job search