Network Engineer-DC Transformation

XPT Software Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia is seeking a JL5 Network Engineer to lead Data Center transformation initiatives in Sydney. You will plan, design, implement and support enterprise network infrastructure as part of modernization and migration projects.

Hands-on Cisco Data Center technologies, routing and switching, security integration and complex troubleshooting are essential. The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver network transformation

Qualifications

• Data Center Network Transformation & Migration is a core responsibility.
• Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K) administration required.
• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) experience essential.
• Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) proficiency needed.
• Switching Technologies (VLAN, STP, VPC, VXLAN) expertise.
• LAN/WAN Design & Implementation skills mandatory.
• Network Troubleshooting & Incident Management capabilities.
• Firewall & Load Balancer Integration experience.
• Network Architecture & Documentation discipline.
• Stakeholder Management & Project Delivery leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement and support enterprise network infrastructure in modernization projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and vendors to deliver network transformation programs.
• Maintain documentation and ensure high network availability and performance.

Skills

Data Center Network Transformation & M

Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K) Administration

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infra)

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Switching Technologies (VLAN, STP, VPC

LAN/WAN Design & Implementation

Network Troubleshooting & Incident Mg

Firewall & Load Balancer Integration

Network Architecture & Documentation

Stakeholder Management & Project Deliv

Education

CCNP Data Center / Enterprise Certification

CCIE

ACI Certification

Tools

Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K)

Cisco ACI

Cisco DNA Center

F5 Load Balancers

Radware Load Balancers

Palo Alto Firewalls

Check Point Firewalls

Azure Cloud Networking

AWS Cloud Networking

Python (Automation)

Job description

• Data Center Network Transformation & Migration
• Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K) Administration
• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Switching Technologies (VLAN, STP, VPC, VXLAN)
• LAN/WAN Design & Implementation
• Firewall & Load Balancer Integration
• Stakeholder Management & Project Delivery

Must Have Skills

• Data Center Network Transformation & Migration
• Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K) Administration
• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Switching Technologies (VLAN, STP, VPC, VXLAN)
• LAN/WAN Design & Implementation
• Network Troubleshooting & Incident Management
• Firewall & Load Balancer Integration
• Network Architecture & Documentation
• Stakeholder Management & Project Delivery

Nice To Have Skills

• Azure or AWS Cloud Networking
• SDN Technologies
• Network Automation (Python, Ansible)
• Cisco DNA Center
• F5/Radware Load Balancers
• Palo Alto / Check Point Firewalls
• CCNP Data Center / Enterprise Certification

Detailed Job Description

• We are looking for a JL5 Network Engineer with strong expertise in Data Center Transformation initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure as part of modernization and migration projects. The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco Data Center technologies, routing and switching, network security integration, and complex troubleshooting.
• The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver network transformation programs, perform infrastructure assessments, support technology refresh activities, ensure network availability and performance, and maintain technical documentation. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical, analytical, and communication skills with experience working in large-scale enterprise environments and leading critical network transformation activities.

Minimum Years of Experience-6+

Certifications (Good to have ): CCNP, CCIE, ACI