Network Infrastructure Lead

The Opportunity 
 AIR6500 will provide a Joint Air Battle Management System capability for the Royal Australian Air Force, enabling the integration of air, electromagnetic, space, cyber and other systems to deliver a fully networked, deployable capability across fixed and mobile operations centres and active and passive sensors. As the Network Infrastructure Lead , you will play a key role in the AIR6500 program, leading the detailed designs and implementation of the network architecture that underpins this complex capability. Working closely with Network Architects, engineering teams and key stakeholders, you’ll help translate architectural direction into practical, secure and effective network solutions.   Key Responsibilities 
 Lead detailed designs of the Network Architecture, working with Network Architects to implement the network configuration across the Mission and Support Systems. Work closely with the Network Architect to support the evolution of the AIR6500 network and support the implementation of network solutions across AIR6500 and associated support environments. Collaborate with the Network Architect, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and System Architects to define network requirements and develop detailed design solutions. Drive security-by-design principles throughout the network solution. Provide technical leadership through peer reviews and technical assessments, working with the Network Architect to deliver effective documentation. Contribute to the development and delivery of technical reviews, including network architecture diagrams, physical and logical configurations, requirements and interface definitions. Engage with AIR6500 IPTs and Specialty Engineering teams to ensure a common understanding of network architecture. Oversee the design, create configurations, implementation of network security solutions including firewalls, load balances, virtual appliances, VPNs, as well as cloud-native routing and switching technologies. Set-up and configuration of Software Defined Networking solutions along with Knowledge in routing, switching and firewall technologies Experience with design and implementation of networking products such as CISCO, Juniper, Palo Alto. Relevant qualifications, experience or certifications such as Juniper Networks Certification Program (JNCP) , Cisco Certified Network Professional ( CCNP ), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). What you'll bring 
 Extensive experience designing and implementing complex network architectures. Strong knowledge of routing, switching and firewall technologies. Relevant industry qualifications or certifications, such as CCNP or CCIE. Understanding of security frameworks, governance and compliance requirements, including ISM and PSPF. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess options and recommend solutions based on customer and performance requirements. Experience with infrastructure software technologies including virtualisation, multi-level security, cyber defence, remote administration, monitoring and assurance, and systems management – highly desirable Knowledge of infrastructure hardware technologies including compute, servers, storage, networking and cross-domain solutions – highly desirable Knowledge of or experience with software language such as  Ansible is highly desirable. Experience working within Agile Engineering Methodologies - desirable Knowledge of configuration management principles and tools such as Windchill - desirable Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and associated principles - desirable Don't meet every requirement? If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we'd still love to hear from you. Your skills and experience may be a great fit for this role, or another opportunity within our organisation. About Lockheed Martin 
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