Network Enigneer

Elysium Digital; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elysium Digital is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation and optimization of complex enterprise networks in a hybrid cloud setting. You will drive technical leadership across LAN, WAN and security domains, collaborating with infrastructure, cloud and security teams to deliver resilient, scalable solutions.

The role focuses on BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, Cisco technologies and Azure networking, with emphasis on Zero Trust principles and high-availability architectures in

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting large-scale enterprise networks.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and VPN technologies.
• Experience with network security, segmentation and Zero Trust.
• Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership for complex network projects.
• Support and optimise LAN, WAN, wireless and remote access.
• Configure routing, switching and security technologies.
• Deliver hybrid cloud networking between on-premises and cloud.
• Troubleshoot critical network incidents and performance issues.
• Produce technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with infra, cloud and security teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in service improvement and continuous optimisation activities.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

VLANs

VXLAN

MPLS

VPN technologies

Network redundancy

High availability

Zero Trust

Tools

Cisco Routing and Switching

Cisco ACI

Cisco ISE

Cisco SD-Access

Cisco Firepower

Azure VNets

ExpressRoute

Azure Firewall

Application Gateway

NSGs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a high-performing technology team responsible for the design, implementation, support and optimisation of complex enterprise network environments.

This role will suit a hands-on engineer with deep expertise across enterprise networking, network security and hybrid cloud connectivity who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working within large-scale, mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership for complex network projects and operational initiatives.
• Support and optimise LAN, WAN, wireless and remote access solutions.
• Configure and manage routing, switching and network security technologies.
• Deliver hybrid cloud networking solutions including connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical network incidents and performance issues.
• Implement network segmentation, security controls and Zero Trust principles.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, design artefacts and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in technical assurance, service improvement and continuous optimisation activities.

Essential Skills and Experience

Enterprise Networking

• Extensive experience supporting large-scale enterprise networks.
• Strong knowledge of:
• BGP
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• VLANs
• VXLAN
• MPLS
• VPN technologies
• Network redundancy and high availability

Cisco Technologies

• Demonstrated experience with:
• Cisco Routing and Switching
• Cisco ACI
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco SD-Access
• Cisco Firepower

Cloud Networking

• Strong experience designing and supporting Azure networking solutions, including:
• Virtual Networks (VNets)
• ExpressRoute
• Azure Firewall
• Application Gateway
• Network Security Groups
• Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

Network Security

• Firewall management and security policy implementation.
• Network segmentation and micro-segmentation.
• DDoS protection and mitigation.
• Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies.
• Zero Trust architecture principles.

Desirable Experience

• Australian Government or highly regulated enterprise environments.
• Infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Identity and access integrations with enterprise cloud services.
• Experience working within ITIL-based operational environments.
• Relevant certifications such as:
• CCNP Enterprise
• CCIE
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Azure Solutions Architect
• CISSP or equivalent

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• NV1 Security Clearance
• A strong technical problem solver.
• Comfortable leading complex troubleshooting activities.
• Highly collaborative and stakeholder focused.
• Able to operate effectively in fast-paced enterprise environments.
• Passionate about network reliability, security and continuous improvement.