Associate Network Engineer

Westpac; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Employee mortgage rates

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a junior to mid-level Cloud Networks engineer to join our Cloud Networks team in Sydney. You will support and maintain cloud networking services across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform while building practical skills in cloud operations, incident management, networking and infrastructure delivery.

You will gain hands-on experience in one of Australia’s largest technology environments, contribute to operational support, network changes, cloud onboarding activities,

Qualifications

• Foundational networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPNs).
• Exposure to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud platforms through study or internships.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows and command-line tools.
• Interest in cloud networking, infrastructure, and security with willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a structured service environment.
• Willingness to pursue relevant technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain cloud networking services across cloud platforms.
• Implement network changes and onboarding activities.
• Create and maintain documentation and runbooks.
• Assist with incident management and issue resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Networking basics

Cloud platforms

Linux/Windows

Scripting basics

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Automation tooling

Google Cloud

Linux

Windows

Scripting

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Jira

ServiceNow

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Job description

What’s the role?

Join our Cloud Networks team and build your career in cloud networking and infrastructure. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll support and maintain cloud networking services across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform while developing practical skills in cloud operations, incident management, networking and infrastructure delivery. You'll contribute to operational support, network changes, cloud onboarding activities, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives, gaining hands‑on experience in one of Australia's largest and most complex technology environments. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their technical capabilities and progress their career in cloud networking.

What do I need?

• Foundational understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, subnetting, firewalls and VPNs.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud through study, personal projects, internships or early career experience.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows operating systems and command‑line tools.
• Interest in cloud networking, infrastructure and security technologies, with a strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to approach technical issues in a logical and structured way.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical information clearly.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to ask questions, seek feedback and work closely with teammates and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively within a structured service and support environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development and pursuing relevant technical certifications.
• Exposure to scripting, automation or Infrastructure as Code tools such as Python, Bash, Terraform or Ansible would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow, Jira or similar service management and collaboration platforms would be advantageous.

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee‑only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the ‘Diversity, sustainability and flexibility’ section.