Senior Network Delivery Engineer

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($127,101.00 - $138,349.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13568

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. 

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

The Chief Technology Officer branch is seeking Senior Network Delivery Engineers to deliver complex infrastructure upgrades and oversee technical execution across multi-domain enterprise networks. 

The Network Operations team is responsible for the day-to-day operations, support, and delivery of the organisation’s enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This includes:

• Campus and branch networking (LAN/WAN) across routing, switching, and wireless (Cisco and Aruba)
• Data centre networking using Cisco ACI and VMware NSX
• Cloud networking within Azure and AWS environments
• FortiGate firewalls and DMZ/gateway infrastructure
• Cisco AnyConnect remote access and VPN technologies
• Load balancing with F5 BIG-IP

Engineers in this role will lead the execution of complex network changes and drive consistency across delivery standards and configuration practices. With high involvement across campus, data centre, and cloud domains, this position suits experienced network professionals who are confident working across disciples and delivery high-quality infrastructure outcomes in enterprise environments. 

You will be trusted with translating architectural direction into practical, executable delivery. You will coordinate changes that span across teams, ensure standards are followed, and troubleshoot advanced issues across the environment. This role requires a delivery-oriented mindset with deep technical knowledge and attention to operational integrity. 

We’re interested in hearing from people who:

• Are adaptable, solution-focused and always looking for ways to improve how work is delivered
• Enjoy taking ownership of complex technical delivery, from planning through to implementation and quality assurance
• Communicate clearly and proactively – keeping stakeholders informed and contributing to a strong team culture

What will you do?

Senior Network Delivery Engineers work under the broad direction of the Network Operations Team Leader to support the delivery of the team’s responsibilities across enterprise network infrastructure.

Key tasks and duties include:

• Develop and lead detailed implementation plans for high-impact campus and multi-domain upgrades.
• Coordinate and deliver complex infrastructure changes across campus, firewall, and cloud environments, ensuring integration and compliance.
• Serve as primary escalation point for P1/P2 incidents and major change events, guiding resolution and root-cause analysis.
• Standardise operational practices—configuration templates, delivery workflows—across the team.
• Ensure operational compliance with security and governance requirements, liaising with architects and stakeholders.
• Mentor Network Engineers via coaching, peer reviews, and capability-building efforts.
• Oversee project delivery, enforce standards, and manage delivery risks.
• Forecast and manage multi-stream timelines, resource allocation, and hardware lifecycle planning.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Team Leader and stakeholders regarding delivery progress, incident outcomes, emerging risks, and resource implications.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Minimum of 3 years experience related to a senior network engineer role or similar.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, delivering, and operating large-scale enterprise networks.
• Extensive knowledge of campus networking (routing, switching, wireless) plus familiarity with adjacent domains.
• Proven leadership in high-severity incident resolution and complex change delivery.
• Strong coordination, planning, and stakeholder-communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and uplift engineering teams.

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Experience with Cisco ACI, Aruba SD-WAN, Catalyst Center, Fortinet, F5, or cloud-network integrations.
• Infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
• Senior-level certifications (CCNP/CCIE, Aruba Edge Expert, Fortinet NSE).

Additional Information

• This position has been advertised in multiple locations, however the role is located in Canberra ACT. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Canberra ACT at their own expense.
• Domestic or International travel may be required for this role, depending on AFP business needs.

Selection Criteria

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity
• Technical knowledge and skills 

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role. 

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.  

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Lauren Finnigan,

Contact Officer Phone:  N/A, ​

Contact Officer Email:  lauren.finnigan@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 14/07/2025

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