Lead Network Engineer

Saltus Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Saltus Group in Sydney seeks a Lead Network Engineer to design, implement and support enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, data centres and hybrid cloud environments.

The role focuses on routing and switching, firewall/VPN security, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure, with hands-on Cisco/Aruba/Juniper experience and cloud networking (Azure/AWS). Hybrid Sydney role requiring 7–10 years of expertise.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering or advanced infrastructure administration.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and enterprise routing and switching.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba or Juniper networking technologies.
• Experience with cloud networking, including Azure VNets and/or AWS VPCs.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and configure enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN and data centres.
• Implement and maintain routing and switching architectures using BGP, OSPF and MPLS.
• Configure, monitor and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls, VPNs and network access control systems.
• Support network connectivity across hybrid environments and Azure.
• Develop and maintain Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
• Investigate and resolve network performance, routing and connectivity issues.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Routing & switching

Network security

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Juniper

Azure VNets

AWS VPCs

Job description

Lead Network Engineer

Location: Sydney
Experience: 7–10 years

Saltus Group is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement and support enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, data centre and hybrid cloud environments.

This role suits someone with strong routing and switching expertise, hands‑on network security experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and connectivity issues.
Key responsibilities

• Design, deploy and configure enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN and data centres.
• Implement and maintain routing and switching architectures using BGP, OSPF and MPLS.
• Configure, monitor and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls, VPNs and network access control systems.
• Support network connectivity across hybrid environments and Microsoft Azure.
• Develop and maintain Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
• Investigate and resolve network performance, routing and connectivity issues.

What you’ll bring

• 7–10 years’ experience in enterprise network engineering or advanced infrastructure administration.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and enterprise routing and switching.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Aruba or Juniper networking technologies.
• Experience with cloud networking, including Azure VNets and/or AWS VPCs.
• A strong background in firewall deployment, VPNs and network security.

Additional information

• Cisco, Aruba or Juniper networking
• CCNP or CCIE certification would be highly regarded
• Sydney/Hybrid