Network Engineer - Cisco

DWS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS in Sydney is seeking a Cisco Network Engineer to support enterprise network environments across office, data center, and cloud platforms. You will join a high-performing team, delivering security hardening, remediation, and network improvements while maintaining operational stability.

The role requires Cisco ICND2 and F5-CA or equivalent, with hands-on experience in routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, and load-balancing technologies, and willingness to travel between Martin Place and

Qualifications

• Must-have Cisco ICND2 and F5-CA or equivalent certification.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routing, switching, and network management platforms.
• Experience with Cisco ASA/FTD firewalls and wireless/WLC technologies.
• Proficient in network security hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, prioritise, and remediate network infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Implement and maintain network security hardening activities.
• Produce and modify high-quality network implementation plans and change records.
• Adhere to operational procedures, standards, and support documentation.
• Provide recommendations for network optimisation and risk reduction.
• Commission, test, and validate network infrastructure changes; support incidents.

Skills

Cisco ICND 2

F5-CA

Cisco routing & switching

Cisco Firewall (ASA/FTD)

Wireless & WLC

F5 LTM/GTM/BIG-IQ

Palo Alto Firewall

Network security hardening

Troubleshooting & incident management

Technical documentation

Job description

Network Engineer to work acrossCisco routing, switching, and network management platforms

• ESSENTIAL -Cisco ICND 2 & F5-CA or equivalent
• Work across Cisco, firewalls, security hardening

DWS is seeking a skilled CiscoNetwork Engineerto join us on client site, support and enhance enterprise network environments across office, data center, and cloud platform environments. This role will see you working within a high-performing team, contributing to operational stability, security, and ongoing network improvements in a complex enterprise scale environment.

Applicants must have Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship to be considered

Where: Sydney CBD & Bella Vista locations

Type: Max Term

Start:Immediate

Length: 12+ months

Salary: Maximum $180,000 inclusive of Superannuation dependent on Certs & experience

Essential skills:

• Cisco certifications (Cisco ICND 2 or equivalent)
• F5 Certifications (F5-CA or equivalent)
• Experience managing Cisco routing, switching, and network management platforms.
• Experience with Cisco Firewall (ASA and FTD)
• Experience managing Wireless and WLC technologies
• Experience managing F5 load balancing technologies (LTM, GTM and BIG-IQ)
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewall technology
• Experience with network security technologies, including vulnerability remediation, firewalls, and security hardening
• Strongtroubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis skills in complex enterprise environments
• Ability to produce technical implementation plans and operational documentation

AnticipatedDeliverables:

• Assess, prioritise, and remediate network infrastructure vulnerabilities in collaboration with Infrastructure and Cyber Security teams
• Implement and Maintain network infrastructure security hardening activities
• Produce and modify high-quality network implementation plans, technical documentation, and Change Records
• Adhere to operational procedures, standards, and support documentation
• Provide recommendations for network optimisation and risk reductio.
• Commission, test, and validate physical and virtual network infrastructure changes and enhancements
• Support incident response, problem management, and root cause analysis activities for network services
• Scheduled work at, and travel to and from offices at Martin Place and Bella Vista will be required
• Scheduled Out of Hours and Weekend work will be required with compensation via TOIL
• Other reasonable Network related activity as directed, including mandatory training / e-learning.

This is a great opportunity to join a high-impact environment where you can contribute to critical infrastructure, develop your skills, and work alongside experienced network engineering professionals.

About Us:

Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what's possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation.

Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don't just meet expectations - we redefine them.

DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.