Network Engineer

Ethos Beathchapman; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University/Higher Education is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a major transformation, security uplift and infrastructure remediation across a multi-campus environment. The role is hands-on and requires coordinating with Network Engineering, Cyber Security, Infrastructure and Operations teams.

You will design, implement and support secure network services to ensure resilience. The position involves network segmentation, NAC platforms, Zero Trust alignment and extensive

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on network engineering experience in large enterprise environments.
• Experience delivering network transformation, security uplift and remediation programs.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, QoS and firewall technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation
• Support NAC platforms (Aruba ClearPass) and policy enforcement
• Deliver security uplift aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Configure and support enterprise routing, switching, wireless and firewall environments
• Support hardware refresh and transformation initiatives across multi-campus network
• Contribute to SD‑WAN/SASE, monitoring and observability uplift
• Produce technical documentation and support testing, implementation and BAU handover

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network segmentation

NAC technologies

Cisco networking

Zero Trust concepts

Large-scale deployment

Tools

Aruba ClearPass

Palo Alto

Cisco routers/switches

HPE Aruba

Illumio

SD-WAN

SolarWinds

NetFlow

SIEM

Citrix ADC/NetScaler

Ruckus

Infoblox / EfficientIP

Job description

• University/Higher Education
• Initial 12-month contract
• Parramatta or Richmond based - 3 days onsite/2 days WFH
• Major network transformation & security uplift program
• Senior Network Engineer – 12 Month Contract
• University/Higher Education
• Initial 12-month contract
• Parramatta or Richmond based - 3 days onsite/2 days WFH
• Major network transformation & security uplift program

The role:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer, supporting a major program of network transformation, security uplift and infrastructure remediation.
• This is a hands‑on engineering role working across a complex, multi‑campus enterprise environment.
• You’ll support initiatives including network segmentation, secure access, Network Access Control (NAC), infrastructure upgrades and the University's broader Modern Campus Network Strategy.
• You’ll work closely with Network Engineering, Cyber Security, Infrastructure and Operations teams to design, implement and support secure and resilient network services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing network segmentation and micro‑segmentation solutions
• Supporting NAC platforms such as Aruba ClearPass and policy enforcement
• Delivering network security uplift aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Configuring and supporting enterprise routing, switching, wireless and firewall environments
• Supporting network remediation, hardware refresh and transformation initiatives
• Contributing to SD‑WAN, secure access, monitoring and observability uplift
• Producing technical documentation and supporting testing, implementation and BAU handover

About you:

• You’ll be an experienced, hands‑on Network Engineer with a strong background supporting large and complex enterprise environments.
• Strong enterprise network engineering experience across implementation, support and operations
• Hands‑on experience with network segmentation, NAC and secure access technologies
• Strong Cisco networking experience, with exposure to HPE Aruba/ClearPass and Palo Alto highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, QoS, firewalls and network security
• Experience delivering large‑scale network transformation, remediation or security uplift programs
• Experience with technologies such as Illumio, SD‑WAN/SASE, SolarWinds, NetFlow, SIEM integration, Citrix ADC/NetScaler, Ruckus, Infoblox or EfficientIP would be advantageous.