Network Engineer - Cisco

Helix Technology Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix is seeking a Network Engineer in Canberra for a 12-month contract with possible extensions, to design, deploy, and manage enterprise network solutions across multiple security domains. The role focuses on Cisco-based infrastructure, SDDC networking, and automated deployment practices within a government-facing environment.

You will work with VMware-based SDDC, automating configurations, and ensuring robust monitoring and security across vendors. NV1 clearance is mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• Designing, deploying, and managing enterprise routers and switches, including Cisco
• Expert understanding of Border Gateway Protocol
• Strong understanding of networking best practices within a SDDC, and virtual networking in general
• Understanding of Cisco ACI fabric
• Working with Radius based identity and authentication controls and their integration with Active Directory
• A detailed knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol, including VLAN configuration
• A detailed knowledge of DNS and DHCP
• Deploying and configuring enterprise firewalls
• Working with Network Management Systems and the BGP protocol
• Troubleshooting complex network related issues
• NV1 clearance is a minimum requirement for this environment

Responsibilities

• Physical network design and implementation across several network security domains at enterprise scale
• Virtual network design and implementation within a VMWare based SDDC
• Automating the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of network devices across a variety of vendors
• Enabling the automated operational and security monitoring of network devices across a variety of vendors.
• Working closely with other disciplines within the delivery team to ensure that the services and applications being deployed align to networking solution best practices
• Development of detailed design and operational artefacts supporting the delivery
• Assisting with planning for a multi-phase delivery

Skills

Enterprise routing

Cisco devices

BGP

SDDC networking

Network automation

Firewall deployment

Radius & AD

TCP/IP & VLAN

Tools

VMware

Terraform

Ansible

Firewall management tools

Job description

As a result of a secured engagement with one of our Defence partners, Helix requires a Network Engineer to join us on a 12 month contract with possible extensions.

We're looking for a Network Engineer withproven experience of solving complex problems, who thrives working as part of a team to push boundaries and is passionate about leveraging technology to produce world-class outcomes for critical federal government organisations.

The Network Engineer key responsibilities:

• Physical network design and implementation across several network security domains at enterprise scale
• Virtual network design and implementation within a VMWare based SDDC
• Automating the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of network devices across a variety of vendors
• Enabling the automated operational and security monitoring of network devices across a variety of vendors.
• Working closely with other disciplines within the delivery team to ensure that the services and applications being deployed align to networking solution best practices
• Development of detailed design and operational artefacts supporting the delivery
• Assisting with planning for a multi-phase delivery

As a result of a secured engagement with one of our Defence partners, Helix requires a Network Engineer to join us on a 12 month contract with possible extensions.

We're looking for a Network Engineer withproven experience of solving complex problems, who thrives working as part of a team to push boundaries and is passionate about leveraging technology to produce world-class outcomes for critical federal government organisations.

The Network Engineer key responsibilities:

• Physical network design and implementation across several network security domains at enterprise scale
• Virtual network design and implementation within a VMWare based SDDC
• Automating the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of network devices across a variety of vendors
• Enabling the automated operational and security monitoring of network devices across a variety of vendors.
• Working closely with other disciplines within the delivery team to ensure that the services and applications being deployed align to networking solution best practices
• Development of detailed design and operational artefacts supporting the delivery
• Assisting with planning for a multi-phase delivery

Network Engineer essential experience & capability:

• Designing, deploying, and managing enterprise routers and switches, including Cisco
• Expert understanding of Border Gateway Protocol
• Strong understanding of networking best practices within a SDDC, and virtual networking in general
• Understanding of Cisco ACI fabric
• Working with Radius based identity and authentication controls and their integration with Active Directory
• A detailed knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol, including VLAN configuration
• A detailed knowledge of DNS and DHCP
• Deploying and configuring enterprise firewalls
• Working with Network Management Systems and the BGP protocol
• Troubleshooting complex network related issues
• NV1 clearance is a minimum requirement for this environment

Network Engineer desirable experience:

• Cisco qualifications
• Automating network device configuration
• Automating network device backup and restore
• A working knowledge of 3rd party automation tools including Terraform and Ansible
• Working with VMWare products
• Working in a DevSecOps model to develop and promote code or configuration, with a strong emphasis on CI/CD methodologies
• Understanding of Essential 8 and conforming with ISM requirements
• Packet capture techniques across a variety of network devices and vendors.
• Proven ability to work independently, and within a multi-discipline team
• Proven ability to mentor and influence team members
• Proven ability to work to a project schedule and achieve successful client-focused outcomes
• Demonstrable experience proving a customer focus and passion for delivery
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Ability to conduct research, as well as rapidly learn new concepts and tasks, with a view of improving technical knowledge and skills.

Helix is a specialist in the national security consulting and talent provision space, we are passionate about what we do and how our work positively impacts Australians.

If you are mission-focussed and would like to make a difference during your next assignment, get in touch with us to hear about what we have coming up at *****@helixservices.com.au