Senior Network & Communications Specialist

Fast track your career on breakthrough defence projectsLearn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development.Full time position located in Sydney NSWRaytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative, and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force. Right now the company is experiencing exciting growth across the country and we are looking for smart and energised Senior Network & Communications Specialists to join our team on a full time basis.Our Network & Communications Specialists are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the defence of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail – engineers with the knowledge and knowhow to apply technical theories and concepts and deliver real-world solutions.In return, we offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle. Playing a key role in key projects is just one of the many reasons why it’s great to work here.This is an exciting new career for an experienced Network & Communications Specialist, where your unique skills will see you providing key advice and services in support of Guided Missile Destroyer Combat System Integrator (DDG CSI) maintenance activities and project capability upgrades on Navy Ships.The Senior Network & Communications Specialist is responsible for the technical design and build activities for of Guided Missile Destroyer Combat System Integrator (DDG CSI) project . This may include deploying, testing, configuration management and verifying ICT environments for the DDG – CSI Project. The role is required to collaborate with solutions architects, enterprise architects, and relevant subject matter experts to translate architectures and concept of operations documents into outcomes that meet the business needs. It also develops and delivers on cost and schedule estimates required by project management and prepares and maintains system and service documentation throughout the project lifecycle.Skills, Experience and Qualifications:University Degree in Information and Communications TechnologyLinux Certified Engineer and Cisco Networking (CCDP) Routing and Switching, Collaboration, Cloud and Security.Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experienceAdvanced knowledge of network administration.Practical to substantial knowledge of projects, programs, or systems relevant to defence and naval businessFamiliarity and experience in the development and delivery of defence systems and products.Experience in designing and deploying enterprise networks, switches, firewalls, wireless, communication, collaboration, and gateway services, alongside experience in designing and deploying the monitoring and management systems.Proven experience in collaborating with globally distributed cross-functional / matrix project teams comprising highly skilled subject matter experts and external consultants.Desired candidate would have a keen interest and or experience in applying your skills in a systems engineering environment/context.Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to NV -1 - information on this can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsvaDon’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it’s great to #workhere. Come and find out why!If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career access your next mission by clicking the “Apply” button or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au