Multiple Network Engineer

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and support secure enterprise network infrastructure across an Australian Government environment. You will work with Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, AWS and Azure to deliver reliable, high-performing services on-site in ACT or Tasmania.

Initial 6-month contract with up to three 12-month extensions; NV1 clearance is required. Responsibilities include configuring routers/switches/firewalls, optimizing performance, and producing

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise networking experience with Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet and Palo Alto technologies.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and VPNs.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking across AWS and Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN, data centre and wireless networks.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs and routing protocols.
• Optimize network performance and security; automate management where possible.
• Develop network requirements for RFQs and provide technical/value-for-money evaluations.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Routing & switching

Network security

Cloud networking

Tools

Cisco IOS

ArubaOS

FortiOS

VPN technologies

Job description

Take ownership of designing, implementing and supporting secure enterprise network infrastructure across an Australian Government environment. Work with Cisco, HPE Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, AWS and Azure technologies to deliver reliable, high-performing network services. This is an onsite contract opportunity based in the ACT or Tasmania, with extension options.

Location - ACT or Tasmania (TAS)
Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract with up to three 12-month extension options.
Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance.

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, data centre and wireless network infrastructure.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs and routing protocols.
• Optimise network performance, automate network management and strengthen security across on-premises, AWS and Azure environments.
• Develop technical network requirements for RFQs, undertake technical and value-for-money evaluations, and provide recommendations and documentation.

Senior Network Engineer | Cisco, Aruba & Fortinet

Take ownership of designing, implementing and supporting secure enterprise network infrastructure across an Australian Government environment. Work with Cisco, HPE Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, AWS and Azure technologies to deliver reliable, high-performing network services. This is an onsite contract opportunity based in the ACT or Tasmania, with extension options.

Location - ACT or Tasmania (TAS)
Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract with up to three 12-month extension options.
Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance.

Essential Tasks

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, data centre and wireless network infrastructure.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs and routing protocols.
• Optimise network performance, automate network management and strengthen security across on-premises, AWS and Azure environments.
• Develop technical network requirements for RFQs, undertake technical and value-for-money evaluations, and provide recommendations and documentation.

Key Criteria

• Extensive enterprise networking experience with Cisco, HPE Aruba, Fortinet and Palo Alto technologies, including routing, switching and TCP/IP.
• Strong expertise in DNS, DHCP, VPNs, IP addressing, firewalls, load balancing and network troubleshooting.
• Proven experience with network monitoring, automation, scripting, security controls and cloud networking across AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience preparing network RFQ requirements and conducting technical and value-for-money evaluations. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE or AWS Certified Advanced Networking are highly desirable.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCEDue to the nature of this environment, candidates must be able to obtain an NV1 security clarance.