Lead Network Engineer

CareCone Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Australia is seeking an experienced professional to design and implement secure, scalable network infrastructures. Key responsibilities include managing enterprise data-center environments and leading cloud networking initiatives. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Data Center migrations and strong expertise in multi-vendor firewalls and enterprise security standards. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Data Center migrations is essential.
• Proficiency in designing secure and scalable network infrastructures.
• Experience managing enterprise-level data-center environments.
• Experience with enterprise security posture, VPNs, and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS and ISO27001/9000 and standard change-control processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable network infrastructures.
• Architect enterprise data-center environments using multi-vendor technologies.
• Lead initiatives in cloud networking to ensure high availability.
• Strengthen security posture through VPNs, AAA integrations, and monitoring tools.
• Ensure compliance and governance with PCI‑DSS, ISO27001/9000 and change-control practices.

Skills

Data Center migrations hands on experience

Secure network infrastructures design

Multi-vendor firewalls expertise

Enterprise data-center architecture

Cloud networking (AWS, Azure)

Enterprise security posture improvement

Compliance with PCI-DSS, ISO27001/9000

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Fortinet

Cisco ASA

Wireshark

PRTG

SolarWinds

Cisco ACI

Job description

Data Center migrations hands on experience is MUST.

Job Description

• Design and implement secure, scalable network infrastructures using multi‑vendor firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX/SSG, Check Point GAIA, Nokia IPSO) and advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN).
• Architect and manage enterprise data‑centre environments leveraging Cisco Nexus (5k/7k/9k), Cisco ACI, VPC/VDC, OTV, and resilient Inter‑DC connectivity solutions. Data Center migrations hands on experience is MUST.
• Lead cloud networking initiatives across AWS (VPC, EC2, Direct Connect) and Azure, ensuring hybrid connectivity, segmentation, and high‑availability designs.
• Strengthen enterprise security posture through IPSec/SSL VPNs, AAA integrations (TACACS+, RADIUS), SNMPv3, and proactive monitoring with Wireshark, PRTG, SolarWinds, and NetFlow.
• Ensure compliance and operational governance by enforcing PCI‑DSS, ISO27001/9000 standards, conducting risk assessments, and driving structured change‑control processes, good understanding of enterprise change management process.

Interested candidates can apply or share updated CV on [e-mail] or can reach me on [phone].