Data Network Engineer

Peoplebank; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH option

Hybrid work

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking an accomplished network engineer for a 12‑month contract in Brisbane (Carseldine). You will design, operate and support complex WAN/LAN and data centre networks with Juniper and Cisco gear, including cloud/hybrid connectivity.

The role offers up to 50% remote work and requires strong multi‑vendor troubleshooting, solid documentation, and effective stakeholder communication. OT/industrial networks experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Demonstrated capability with Juniper and Cisco technologies (routing/switching/firewalls).
• Proven experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN and EVPN.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise WAN/LAN/data centre environments.
• Cloud/hybrid networking experience (connectivity and integration between cloud and on-prem).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across multi-vendor environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate and support complex WAN, LAN, data centre, field and ITS/OT network infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on engineering support across Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall technologies.
• Design and support cloud and hybrid networking (connectivity, routing, segmentation and security).
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN.
• Support network security controls including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, remote access and access controls.
• Resolve complex incidents across physical, virtual and cloud network environments.
• Maintain high-quality documentation (designs, diagrams, configs, standards and procedures).
• Identify and implement improvements through network automation / scripting / infrastructure-as-code.
• Work within an ITIL-aligned environment (Incident / Problem / Change / Configuration Management).

Skills

Hands-on enterprise network eng

Juniper and Cisco tech

BGP OSPF MPLS VXLAN EVPN

WAN/LAN/DC design

Cloud/hybrid networking

Troubleshooting multi-vendor

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Location: Brisbane (Carseldine)

Working model: 50% WFH available

Engagement: Contract 12-months initially

Rate:A06 Equivilant

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate and support complex WAN, LAN, data centre, field and ITS/OT network infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on engineering support across Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall technologies.
• Design and support cloud and hybrid networking (connectivity, routing, segmentation and security).
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN.
• Support network security controls including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, remote access and access controls.
• Resolve complex incidents across physical, virtual and cloud network environments.
• Maintain high-quality documentation (designs, diagrams, configs, standards and procedures).
• Identify and implement improvements through network automation / scripting / infrastructure-as-code.
• Work within an ITIL-aligned environment (Incident / Problem / Change / Configuration Management).

Essential skills & experience

• Strong hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Demonstrated capability with Juniper and Cisco technologies (routing/switching/firewalls).
• Proven experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN and EVPN.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise WAN/LAN/data centre environments.
• Cloud/hybrid networking experience (connectivity and integration between cloud and on-prem).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across multi-vendor environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Highly desirable

• Experience in OT / ITS / industrial / critical infrastructure network environments.
• Automation/scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, APIs).
• Relevant networking/security/cloud certifications (or equivalent demonstrated experience).

Other requirements

• Willingness to participate in on-call / after-hours support as required (planned maintenance and incident response).
• Occasional intra-state travel may be required.
• Preference for Brisbane-based / local candidates.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.