Cisco Network Engineer: Routing, Security & Optimization

DWS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS is seeking a Cisco Network Engineer to join on client site, supporting enterprise networks across office, data center, and cloud environments in Sydney. Immediate start for a 12+ month term. The role requires permanent residency or Australian citizenship.

You will work within a high-performing team focused on operational stability, security, and ongoing network improvements across complex enterprise environments. This opportunity is based in Sydney CBD & Bella Vista with some travel.

Qualifications

• Cisco ICND 2 and F5-CA or equivalent are required.
• Experience with Cisco routing, switching, and network management platforms.
• Experience with Cisco ASA and FTD firewalls.
• Experience with Wireless/WLC and F5 load balancing (LTM, GTM, BIG-IQ).
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewall technology and security hardening.
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis in complex enterprise environments.
• Ability to produce implementation plans and operational documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, prioritise, and remediate network infrastructure vulnerabilities with Infra and Cyber Security teams.
• Implement and maintain network infrastructure security hardening activities.
• Produce and modify high-quality network implementation plans, technical documentation, and Change Records.
• Adhere to operational procedures, standards, and support documentation.
• Provide recommendations for network optimisation and risk reduction.
• Commission, test, and validate physical and virtual network infrastructure changes and enhancements.
• Support incident response, problem management, and root cause analysis activities for network services.
• Travel to Martin Place and Bella Vista offices as required; scheduled OOH/weekend work with TOIL.
• Other reasonable Network related activity as directed, including mandatory training.

Skills

Cisco ICND 2

F5-CA

Cisco routing

Cisco switching

Cisco ASA

Cisco FTD

WLC / Wireless

F5 BIG-IQ / LTM / GTM

Palo Alto Firewall

Security hardening

Vulnerability remediation

Troubleshooting

Incident management

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Job description

DWS is seeking a Cisco Network Engineer to join on client site, supporting enterprise networks across office, data center, and cloud environments in Sydney. Immediate start for a 12+ month term. The role requires permanent residency or Australian citizenship.

You will work within a high-performing team focused on operational stability, security, and ongoing network improvements across complex enterprise environments. This opportunity is based in Sydney CBD & Bella Vista with some travel.