A Queensland Government department is undertaking a major technical refresh of its Public Safety Network (PSN), transitioning from DMVPN to an SR-MPLS architecture as part of a Cisco router hardware end-of-life program.

An experienced Principal Network Specialist is required to join a dedicated project team, working closely with the Project Manager to configure, commission and transition new router hardware within a complex, large-scale network environment.

This is a long-term contract opportunity through to June 2026, with extension options, offering a hybrid working environment based in the Brisbane CBD.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and configure Cisco routers in line with SR-MPLS network specifications
• Commission routers and network monitoring hardware remotely in collaboration with installers
• Develop and maintain change documentation for approval by client agencies
• Update inventory and configuration records during build, commissioning and decommissioning phases
• Perform data integrity checks across network systems
• Operate within the PSN Management Centre (PSNMC) technical framework

Key Requirements

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with SR-MPLS networks
• Strong experience configuring and supporting Cisco router platforms
• In-depth knowledge of MPLS VPN technologies including VRFs, VPLS, EVPN, VXLAN and VRF-lite
• Detailed understanding of Layer 3 routing protocols (MP-BGP, OSPF) across large-scale IPv4 and IPv6 environments
• Strong understanding of end-to-end QoS across MPLS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments
• Experience with wireless and radio networks, including 4/5G LTE design and deployment
• Experience with authentication and identity technologies (TACACS, RADIUS, AD, SAML/SSO, OAuth)
• Strong knowledge of VPN and encryption technologies (IPSec, DMVPN, SSL VPN, MACsec, Always On VPN)
• Proven ability to analyse packet captures and logs using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, NetScout and Splunk
• Experience working with carrier core, aggregation and access interconnects (PNI, NNI, wholesale/retail service hand-offs)
• Experience using Jira and Confluence is desirable

This role closes January 9th 2026.  Apply now to find out more.

Graham Eather - graham.eather@troocoo.com
Jayde Elliott - jayde.elliott@troocoo.com