Network Engineer

Mode Talent Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mode Talent Pty Ltd is seeking a Network Engineer for a 12-month contract in Melbourne CBD with a hybrid 3/2 split. You will deliver projects, upgrades, and migrations while supporting network and security operations across data centre and cloud platforms.

The role is hands-on, focused on project delivery, operational support, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure, including data centres and cloud environments.

Formación

• 5-8 years of network engineering and/or security experience.
• Strong hands-on routing, switching, and network operations experience.
• Experience supporting firewall and security platforms.
• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS and/or Azure).
• Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (e.g. Splunk, Tufin).
• Basic exposure to automation tools (e.g. Terraform).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Support delivery of network and security solutions across core, edge, and perimeter environments.
• Assist with data centre migrations, network upgrades, and cloud integration projects.
• Configure and maintain routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN).
• Deploy and support firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper).
• Implement and maintain secure connectivity (IPSec VPN, SD-WAN, cloud interconnects).
• Monitor and support security controls, including IPS, SIEM, and threat detection tools.

Descripción del empleo

Twelve month contract with extensions – Melbourne CBD Hybrid 3/2 Split

• Manage routing, switching & firewalls
• Deliver projects, upgrades & migrations
• Support network & security ops across DC & cloud

Overview

An opportunity for a Network Engineer to support the delivery and ongoing operation of enterprise network and security environments across data centre and cloud platforms. This role is hands-on, focused on project implementation, operational support, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of network and security solutions across core, edge, and perimeter environments
• Assist with data centre migrations, network upgrades, and cloud integration projects
• Configure and maintain routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN)
• Deploy and support firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper)
• Implement and maintain secure connectivity (IPSec VPN, SD-WAN, cloud interconnects)
• Monitor and support security controls, including IPS, SIEM, and threat detection tools
• Support load balancing and application delivery platforms (F5, Netscaler)
• Assist with infrastructure automation and configuration management
• Provide BAU support, incident resolution, and participate in change management processes
• Work with internal teams and stakeholders to support project delivery and operations
• Maintain compliance with security and governance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, Essential 8)

Skills & Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience in network engineering and/or security
• Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, and network operations
• Experience supporting firewall and security platforms
• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS and/or Azure)
• Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (e.g. Splunk, Tufin)
• Basic experience or exposure to automation tools (e.g. Terraform)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Qualifications

• Degree in IT or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Security+ or equivalent)
• Experience in enterprise, financial services, or telco environments
• Exposure to ITIL processes and security frameworks