Network Consultant – Enterprise & DC

Data#3; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive package

Flexible working arrangements

Award-winning employer

Job summary

Data#3 in Adelaide seeks a passionate and motivated Network Consultant to join its growing Professional Services practice. In this role, you will analyse requirements, produce solution designs, implement, and troubleshoot Enterprise and Data Centre solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technical role, with strong knowledge in Cisco or Aruba networking. The position offers an attractive package and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a customer-facing, technical role.
• Ability to work autonomously or in small teams.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and produce solution designs.
• Implement and troubleshoot Enterprise and Data Centre solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders in a customer-focused manner.

Skills

Cisco routing and switching

Enterprise network security

Identity-based networking

Large-scale wireless deployments

Network documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in IT or equivalent

Tools

TCL

Perl

Python

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

Job description

• Enterprise, Data Centre & Software Defined Networking
• Permanent Position
• Attractive Package with Flexible Working Arrangements
• Work for an Award‑winning Employer of Choice

An exciting opportunity has opened up within our growing Professional Services practice for a passionate and motivated Network Consultant.

In this role, you will be responsible for analysing requirements, producing solution designs, implementing and troubleshooting Enterprise and Data Centre solutions.

What will I be doing?

• Work within a highly collaborative team of passionate, like‑minded professionals;
• Deliver Enterprise and Data Centre solutions, including:
  • Enterprise Networking, including WAN, LAN, and Data Centre
  • Software Defined Data Centre (Nexus, ACI, EVPN VXLAN)
  • Software Defined Networks
  • Advanced Wireless Networking
  • Next Generation Network Security
  • Identity and Access Control (802.1X, ClearPass / ISE)
• Document proposed and implemented solutions;
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, applying a customer‑focused approach;
• Contribute to presales and solution shaping, including technical input into proposals;
• Step into complex environments and stabilise / uplift networks.

What experience will I need?

• Strong hands‑on experience across:
  • Cisco and/or Aruba routing, switching, and wireless;
  • Enterprise network security (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar);
  • Identity‑based networking (802.1X, NAC, ClearPass or ISE);
  • Core network refreshes and migrations;
  • Large‑scale wireless deployments;
  • Secure access and segmentation solutions.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a customer facing, technical role;
• The ability to work autonomously or in small teams to complete client outcomes;
• Experience in conducting client workshops with all levels of stakeholders;
• In‑depth knowledge of network systems and standards;
• Excellent documentation skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional experience

• Collaboration Solutions (Cisco Webex & Microsoft Teams);
• Knowledge of public cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms and technologies (Azure/AWS);
• Experience with network scripting (TCL, Perl, Python);
• Experience with other network and security vendors (Palo Alto, Citrix, F5, Dell, & Fortinet);
• Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM).

Key Qualifications, Certifications & Training

• Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in an IT related discipline is desirable;
• Hold or be willing to obtain current Vendor Network Technologies Certifications (ie. Cisco, Aruba and Palo Alto);
• Hold a Current Australian Department of Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.