Location:	RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1893701
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The Opportunity -

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Senior ICT Network Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a vital role in enabling a world class maritime, intelligence, surveillance and response aircraft in the P-8A Poseidon. You will be joining a challenging and dynamic environment, supporting an aircraft platform that defends Australia's interests.

The role located at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.

Why this role matters

• Play a critical role in enabling safe, effective P‑8A operations that protect Australia's borders and maritime interests.
• Work on cutting-edge networking and communications systems on a mission-critical defence platform.
• Collaborate with Australian and international teams across engineering, cyber, avionics and operations.
• Be part of a dynamic environment where your technical decisions directly affect operational readiness and resilience.

As a Senior ICT Network Engineer, you'll:

• Integrate and enable new network design elements into existing network infrastructure
• Monitor network performance and remediate network connectivity issues as they arise
• Configure routers, switches and other networking technologies  
• Work closely with a broad array of Australian and International teams
• Carry out analysis and investigations resolve issues and improve resiliency
• Fault find and configure Satellite technologies, modems and other data communication technologies
• Work within the bounds of aviation engineering standards and approved design

To be considered for the role you will have:

• CCNA or equivalent certifications and or experience
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP,DNS, DHCP, etc)
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls and other networking technologies
• Familiarization of Windows and Linux environments
• Knowledge basic scripting languages
• Knowledge the Australian Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Understanding of encryption technologies and standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to a broad and diverse audience
• Understanding of the Defence Single Information Environment and Defence Networks is advantageous  

Security requirement

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location

• Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide.

Boeing values that guides the work we do

• Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Apply now If you're ready to contribute technical expertise that enables safe, effective P‑8A operations and supports Australia's maritime security — and to do so guided by Boeing's core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship — we want to hear from you.

Join us — take part in protecting Australia's borders and maintaining one of the world's premier maritime patrol fleets.