Critical Network Engineer

Pearson Carter Limited; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Carter Limited is seeking a Senior CriticalNetwork Engineer in Perth, WA. You will design, implement, and secure infrastructure spanning on‑premises and cloud platforms, collaborating with cybersecurity and operations teams to ensure resilience and availability.

You will lead modernization projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to disaster recovery and monitoring programs within a dynamic, essential services environment. Hybrid work in Perth is available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in infrastructure engineering or a similar technical role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Exposure to Azure, AWS or hybrid cloud environments.
• Exposure to cybersecurity principles and infrastructure hardening.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain critical infrastructure systems across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support infrastructure modernisation and technology transformation projects.
• Work with networking, virtualisation, server and storage technologies.
• Identify infrastructure risks and implement improvements to system resilience and availability.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen security controls and operational practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide senior-level technical guidance.
• Contribute to disaster recovery, business continuity and infrastructure monitoring initiatives.

Skills

5+ years experience

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Networking

Firewalls

Backup

Disaster recovery

Azure

AWS

Hybrid cloud

Cybersecurity

Troubleshooting

Job description

Senior CriticalNetwork Engineer

Location: Perth, WA
Rate: DOE
Work Type: Contract Full-time Hybrid

THE COMPANY

A leading Australian infrastructure and technology organisation delivering essential services across Western Australia is expanding its engineering team. The business supports the operation and modernisation of critical infrastructure across energy, utilities and industrial environments.

With continued investment in digital transformation, operational resilience and infrastructure security, the organisation is looking for an experienced engineer to help deliver reliable and secure technology solutions.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, improving and securing technology environments that support essential services.

Working alongside infrastructure, engineering and cybersecurity teams, you will contribute to major infrastructure projects while ensuring systems remain reliable, scalable and secure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement and maintain critical infrastructure systems across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support infrastructure modernisation and technology transformation projects.
• Work with networking, virtualisation, server and storage technologies.
• Identify infrastructure risks and implement improvements to system resilience and availability.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen security controls and operational practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide senior-level technical guidance.
• Contribute to disaster recovery, business continuity and infrastructure monitoring initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5 years of experience in infrastructure engineering or a similar technical role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware.
• Understanding of networking, firewalls, backup and disaster recovery.
• Exposure to Azure, AWS or hybrid cloud environments.
• An understanding of cybersecurity principles and infrastructure hardening.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work across technical teams.
• Experience within utilities, energy, transport, mining or other critical infrastructure environments will be highly regarded.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Salary package of 140,000 – 160,000 Super.
• Hybrid working arrangements based in Perth.
• Opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects across WA.
• Professional development and access to emerging technologies.
• Collaborative engineering team with opportunities for career progression.
• Long-term career stability within an essential services environment.