Data Network Engineer

Eden Ritchie Recruitment; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Ritchie Recruitment is seeking an experienced Data Network Engineer to join the Data Network Services team supporting critical network and infrastructure for ITS/OT services. The role covers design, implementation and operation across WAN, LAN, data centres and cloud-hybrid environments in a hybrid work arrangement in Carseldine, Queensland.

Key responsibilities include configuring Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall technologies, implementing secure network solutions and

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise WAN, LAN and data centre networks.
• Proven experience with Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud and hybrid networking, including connectivity between cloud platforms, data centres and OT/IT environments.
• Strong network security knowledge covering firewalls, VPNs, segmentation and access controls.
• Familiarity with ITIL-aligned operational environments and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate and support complex WAN, LAN, data centre, field and ITS/OT network infrastructure.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall technologies.
• Design and support cloud and hybrid network environments, including connectivity and routing between cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Work with advanced networking technologies and protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN).
• Implement and support network security solutions (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, remote access).
• Investigate and resolve complex network and infrastructure incidents across physical, virtual, cloud and OT/IT environments.
• Monitor network performance, availability and capacity; contribute to asset, configuration and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain network designs, diagrams, configurations, technical standards and operational documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve network operations through automation and scripting.
• Contribute to network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure improvement initiatives with minimal disruption to services.
• Provide technical advice and collaborate with internal teams, architects, stakeholders, vendors and service providers.
• Participate in ITIL-aligned Incident, Problem, Change and Configuration Management processes.

Skills

Juniper routing

Cisco routing

Cisco switching

Firewall technologies

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

VXLAN

EVPN

Enterprise WAN

Enterprise LAN

Data centre networking

Cloud networking

Hybrid networking

Network security

ITIL

Network monitoring

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Automation

Job description

Duration: 12 months with possible extension Client: Queensland Government
Location: Carseldine, Queensland
Work arrangement: Hybrid – up to 50% work from home

Eden Ritchie Recruitment is seeking an experienced Data Network Engineer to join the Data Network Services team of a frontline transport service delivery agency, supporting the critical network and infrastructure that underpin Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Operational Technology (OT) services.

This is an opportunity to apply your enterprise network engineering expertise in a complex, business-critical environment where network availability, resilience and security are essential to keeping critical services operating. You will work across enterprise networks, data centres, field infrastructure and cloud-connected environments, contributing to the design, implementation, operation and continuous improvement of network services.

The role offers a diverse technical environment, working with Juniper and Cisco technologies, modern data centre architectures and cloud and hybrid networking solutions. You will collaborate with technical specialists, architects, operational stakeholders, vendors and service providers to deliver secure, reliable and fit-for-purpose network infrastructure.

What you will be doing:

• Design, implement, operate and support complex WAN, LAN, data centre, field and ITS/OT network infrastructure.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall technologies.
• Design and support cloud and hybrid network environments, including connectivity, routing, segmentation and integration with on-premises infrastructure.
• Work with advanced networking technologies and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN and EVPN.
• Implement and support network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, remote access and access controls.
• Investigate and resolve complex network and infrastructure incidents across physical, virtual, cloud and operational environments.
• Monitor network performance, availability and capacity, and contribute to asset, configuration and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain network designs, diagrams, configurations, technical standards and operational documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve network operations through automation, scripting and infrastructure-as-code.
• Contribute to network upgrades, migrations, technology refreshes and infrastructure improvement initiatives while minimising disruption to critical services.
• Provide technical advice and work collaboratively with internal teams, architects, operational stakeholders, vendors and service providers.
• Participate in ITIL-aligned Incident, Problem, Change and Configuration Management processes.

What you will bring:

• Strong hands-on enterprise network engineering experience, particularly with Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall technologies.
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN and EVPN.
• Proven experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise WAN, LAN and data centre network environments.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid networking, including connectivity and integration between cloud platforms, data centres and operational networks.
• Strong network security knowledge covering firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, remote access and access controls.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues across multi-vendor environments.
• Experience with network monitoring, management and performance tools.
• Understanding of IT asset management, configuration management and infrastructure hardware and software lifecycle management.
• Experience working within ITIL-aligned operational environments.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including network designs, diagrams, procedures and operational standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Highly regarded:

• Experience supporting Operational Technology (OT), Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), industrial networks or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Network automation and scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, APIs or infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience integrating enterprise networks with cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Knowledge of network telemetry, automated monitoring, configuration management and operational automation.
• Experience supporting geographically distributed infrastructure, including data centres, field sites and remote operational locations.
• Relevant industry certifications, or equivalent demonstrated experience, in enterprise networking, network security or cloud networking.
• Experience working across public and private sector environments.

Interested?

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving network services and working with technologies that support critical infrastructure,

Closing Date:

12 November 2026

For more information, please contactAngela Andersonat********@edenritchie.com.au

Additional information

• Design, implement and support complex enterprise infrastructure environments
• Work with Cloud, hybrid networking and data centre technologies
• Apply enterprise network engineering experience with Juniper and Cisco

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