Educational Leader: Ignite Educator Excellence

Elmo; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EA

Ongoing learning and certifications

Learning platforms and future skills

Job summary

Datacom is seeking a Principal Networks Consultant to identify and deliver technology networking projects for clients, ensuring scope, budget, and on-time delivery. You will define customer needs, plan proposals, and manage risks while leveraging Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, with Arista/Aruba/NSX exposure advantageous.

The role emphasizes building trusted client relationships, delivering high-quality design documents, and coordinating resources across complex projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years networking experience in IT environments.
• Advanced design, build, support and troubleshooting of enterprise network solutions.
• Proven delivery of secure, scalable networking aligned to customer/business needs.
• Professional certifications across two or more vendors (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, NSX).
• Experience with SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, Cisco Wireless, SDA/Catalyst Centre, Load Balancing, and Cloud Networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology solutions for clients using company products and outsourced technologies.
• Design and develop high-quality network deliverables.
• Evaluate customer needs and contribute to strategic planning of information systems.
• Lead and coordinate consulting teams on client projects.
• Liaise with customers during installation, testing, and deployment of solutions.
• Deliver scoped and approved project work with strong stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cisco

Security compliance

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Cloud Networking

Cisco ACI

NSX

SD-WAN

Tools

Cisco ACI

NSX

SD-WAN

Job description

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Security Requirements: Citizens and Residents of Australia only. Current security clearances (NV1) preferred but not essential.

Full Time, Permanent Position.

About Us

At Datacom, we combine technology,expertise, and talented people to helporganisationsthrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whetherwe'resupporting governments, enterpriseorganisations, or growing businesses,we'recommitted to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About the Role

As a Principal Networks Consultant, your role is to identify and develop technology solutions and deliver technical networking projects for our customers to the highest quality standard, within scope, to budget and on time by defining their needs and developing a plan and proposal for the delivery of the project. It is expected that you can think quick on your feet, be able to identify risks to schedule and actively minimise uncertainty. You will have experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. Exposure to Arista, Aruba, Fortinet or NSX is advantageous.

Preference to candidates with current Baseline or NV1 clearance.

What You Will do

• Develop professional expertise across a range of applicable technologies and achieve relevant certifications.
• Develop technology solutions for clients using company products, outsourced technology solutions, and proprietary tools and techniques.
• Design and develop high-quality business solutions and other project deliverables.
• Evaluate customer business needs and contribute to the strategic planning of information systems, software, and technology solutions.
• Take accountability for defined work assignments, including immediate actions and short-term resource planning.
• Plan and coordinate the resources required to complete product implementations and support the preparation of major sales proposals.
• Manage consulting teams in line with the size and scope of client projects.
• Liaise with key customers during the installation, testing, and deployment of developed solutions and products.
• Deliver project work that is appropriately scoped and approved by clients.
• Apply technical expertise to design solutions that meet project requirements.
• Build and maintain constructive internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

What You Will bring

• Over 8 years of networking-focused experience in IT, with strong exposure to enterprise infrastructure and complex networking environments.
• Advanced expertise in designing, building, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise network solutions and architectures.
• Proven experience delivering secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions aligned to customer and business requirements.
• Strong technical documentation skills, with the ability to produce high-quality design documents, implementation plans, support documentation, and operational procedures.
• Professional-level certifications across two or more vendor technologies, preferably Cisco, Aruba, NSX, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with technologies such as SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, Cisco Wireless, SDA/Catalyst Centre, Load Balancing, and Cloud Networking would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience working in client-facing roles within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or similar customer-centric technology environment.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards, compliance frameworks, and government regulations relating to data communications and networking.
• Proven experience in consulting, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and resource coordination within complex technology environments.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical challenges and deliver practical, business-aligned outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, technical teams, vendors, and senior business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables while maintaining a high standard of quality and customer service.
• In addition to the above, you will be highly motivated, self-reliant, technically proficient engineer; a strong team player who can also work autonomously when required. You are an open and effective communicator at all levels both within Datacom and with our clients.

Benefits

Culture and Benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here:

• Paid parental leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare)
• Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms and future skills training
• Recognition programmes that celebrate great work
• Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits
• Meaningful work that makes a real impact

Eligibility criteria and conditions may apply to some benefits.