Senior Network Communications Specialist

Job Description

Senior Network Communications Specialist RFQ ID: LH-01940 ASD 2025 Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is essential. These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade). ABOUT THIS ROLE ASD requires a Network Communications Technical Specialist at SFIA Level 6, including ARCH 6, EMRG 6, NTPL 6, RLMT 6, BURM 6, TECH 5. The Network Communications Technical Specialist is responsible for providing high level technical documentation, including network designs, defining the scope and requirements, developing plans and schedules, overseeing and planning resource allocation and work packages, managing risks and issues and communicating formally and informally on the project's progress. Candidates require an AGSVA TSPV clearance to perform this role. ASD will not sponsor candidates to upgrade their security clearances. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025Initial contract term: 12 monthsExtension term: 12 monthsNumber of extensions: 2Experience level: Senior - EL1 equivalentLocation of work: CanberraWorking arrangements: Onsite at ASD premises in Canberra, ACT. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, very limited opportunities to WFH.Maximum hours: 40 hours per weekSecurity clearance: Positive Vetting ABOUT THE COMPANY Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for developing major aspects of ICT Strategy, network specification and design within the program, to shape the future strategic direction of the program in line with Defence's Strategic Objectives and Mission outcomes. Understand and communicate interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs and continually manage stakeholder and project technical program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders. Provide specialist advice to relevant section heads and senior leadership on technical challenges, the benefits and limitations of options to recommend the most appropriate solutions. Facilitate negotiation with internal and external parties and advise Commonwealth representative on negotiation strategy. Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve technical issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path project deliverables. Undertake risk management through the delivery of the project to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review the risks and issues associated with delivering the requirement. Proactively engage with stakeholders in relation to risks and issues management. Initiate and prepare detailed submissions and represent organisation at Senior Defence Committees for major Capital Project Government approval process. Represent organisation and national interests at regular meetings with International Partners to shape and influence outcomes in line with Australian national interests. Technical leadership to mobilise project personnel to ensure project technical activities are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards. Inspire and encourage participation in the formation of ICT Strategy and solutions by demonstrating technical leadership and creating an inclusive environment for personnel and their ideas. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED ARCH 6: Leads the development of architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both external and internal customers. Takes full responsibility for the balance between functional, service quality and systems management requirements within the business architecture discipline. EMRG 6: Plans and leads the identification and assessment of new and emerging technologies and the evaluation of the potential impacts, threats and opportunities. NTPL 6: Creates and maintains overall network plans to support the organisation's business strategy. RLMT 6: Leads the development of comprehensive stakeholder management strategies and plans. BURM 6: Plans and manages the implementation of organisation-wide processes and procedures for the identification, assessment, and management of risk. TECH 5: Actively maintains recognised expert level knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. BENEFITS Why work for ASD? Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia. Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm. Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD. Long contracts available. Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career. Why Kinexus? Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004. Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth. DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals. Dedicated account manager who is your point of contact and offers continuous contractor care. Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework. Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super. Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program. Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers. All applications should include your resume as a word document. 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