Network Engineering - Engineer-2

Telstra is hiring a Network Engineering - Engineer-2. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

Network engineer needed to deliver ICT infrastructure changes, resolve technical issues, and support defense communications.

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Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

20 Oct 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Network Engineering - Engineer-2

Job Summary

Job Description

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to contribute to critical Defence communications and ICT services within a collaborative engineering team. You will work across varied technologies, build your technical capability and partner with stakeholders to deliver practical, customer-focused outcomes.

You can be based either in Canberra, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

A minimum Active NV1 clearance is essential to be considered for this role

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver minor works, infrastructure changes, deployments and remediation activities within agreed service levels.

· Investigate and resolve technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

· Support release, deployment and change-management activities while protecting operational stability.

· Manage service requests and communicate progress, risks and timeframes clearly to stakeholders.

· Prepare accurate technical documentation, implementation records and customer updates.

· Maintain accurate data across asset, configuration and operational systems.

· Contribute to a safe, inclusive and accountable team culture focused on continuous improvement.

About You

You are a customer-focused engineer who enjoys solving problems in complex, regulated environments. You communicate clearly, take ownership of outcomes and work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· At least 2 years of experience in systems administration, network engineering, infrastructure support or a related technical role.

· Exposure to juniper, SM9, SNOW, Aruba, Jira, Confluence is advantageous.

· Strong Network routing, switching, troubleshooting, analytical and documentation skills.

· Experience in Defence, government or another highly regulated environment is highly regarded.

· ITIL knowledge or certification is advantageous.

How we rate this

Network Engineering - Engineer-2 at Telstra rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Network Engineering - Engineer-2 is an open job at Telstra.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Australia (Flexible).
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Telstra. Apply on Telstra

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