Technical Expert - Network

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4 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Utilities
The Role
The role involves supporting the operations of Telstra's Defence Terrestrial Communications Network, focusing on network and basic Unix administration with responsibilities including managing changes, restoring operations, and seeking improvements.
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Employment TypePermanent

Closing Date14 Oct 2025 11:59pm

Job TitleTechnical Expert - Network

Job Summary

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Focus of the Role
An excellent opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and passionate IT Technical Expert for Juniper Network Equipment with skills in Unix Admin technologies in the Telstra Defence Operations, Data Centre Operations Team. You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in a non-production environment.

What We Offer

Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.

Purchased annual leave scheme

Additional Telstra day off

Additional 30% off Telstra products and services

Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

Recognition of prior service for recent defence members; carry over of long service leave to Telstra

4 weeks paid defence leave for Defence Reserve members

 
What You’ll Do

We are looking for a Technical Expert to support the operations and maintenance of the Telstra Defence Terrestrial Communications Network (DTCN). Specifically, the Datacentre based compute, operating system, network and management application stacks.

This role can be based in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney, Australia. This is an office-based role with scheduled RDOs available.

The Data Centre Operations Team support both the production and pre-production environments for the Defence Terrestrial Communications Network.
In this role your primary focus would be on the operations of the production environment. However, you will also get the opportunity to work on the Defence Canberra Integration Laboratory (pre-production and integration) to prepare solutions for deployment into production.

In this role your focus will be on Network Administration and basic Unix administration. You will also get the opportunity to work on a varied number of technologies:

  • VMWare Virtualisation
  • Windows 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019
  • F5 Load Balancers
  • HP Compute
  • Lenovo Compute

Your key responsibilities and major tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • You will be responsible for all facets of managing the DTCN platforms.
  • Restoring elements to working order
  • Proactively looking for potential issues
  • Managing changes within the environment
  • Maintaining the DTCN Baseline
  • Looking for opportunities to improve the DTCN platforms.

About You

  • Hold a minimum of NV1 AGSVA security clearance.
  • Experience in Security Management and Project Management
  • Demonstrated experience with ITIL Service Management – Fault, Problem, Request, Change and Asset Management
  • Proven ability with recovering from setbacks and are a self-starter.
  • Proven ability to administer Juniper network equipment.
  • Ability to administer RHEL UNIX systems.
  • RHEL certification – Desirable
  • Windows Administration certification – Desirable
  • Juniper Network Administration certification - Desirable

Please note all candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a minimum of NV1 AGSVA security clearance to be considered. This role will require you to gain or hold and maintain an Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance.

We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via the contact details found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment

Top Skills

2012
2016
2019
F5 Load Balancers
Hp Compute
Juniper Network Equipment
Lenovo Compute
Unix Administration
Vmware Virtualisation
Windows Server 2008
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The Company
HQ: Sydney, NSW
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1901

What We Do

We believe it’s people who give purpose to our technology. So we’re committed to staying close to our customers and providing them the best experience.

And delivering the best tech.

On the best network.

Because our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive.

We build technology and content solutions that are simple and easy to use, including Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network.

That’s why we strive to serve and know our customers better than anyone else – offering a choice of not just digital connection, but digital content as well.

And that’s why we have an international presence spanning 15 countries, including China.

In the 21st century, opportunity belongs to connected businesses, governments, communities and individuals.

As Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company, Telstra is proud to be helping our customers improve the ways in which they live and work through connection.

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