Network Team Lead

Hamilton Barnes ?; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in Sydney is seeking a Network Manager to lead a high-performing team of network engineers. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing networking and security projects while ensuring operational excellence. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing network engineering teams in an MSP or enterprise.
• Strong technical background in routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of network engineers.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of network and security projects.
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Aruba

Fortinet

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

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Location: Hybrid – Sydney, Australia

Company Overview:

Join a leading IT Services and IT Consulting business delivering enterprise-grade network and security solutions across the commercial, retail, residential, and industrial sectors. Known for their expertise in Aruba and Fortinet technologies - while also valuing strong experience with Cisco and Juniper - the company is trusted by clients to design, implement, and maintain complex network environments.

Role Overview:

As the Network Manager, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team of network engineers, overseeing the successful delivery of networking and security projects, and ensuring operational excellence across client environments. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends people management, project oversight, and technical strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of network engineers across project and support functions
• Manage end-to-end delivery of network and security projects, ensuring timelines and technical standards are met
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and provide hands-on guidance where required
• Work closely with senior leadership, pre-sales, and project teams to align technical delivery with business goals
• Oversee network operations, capacity planning, change management, and performance optimization
• Drive best practices, process improvements, and ensure documentation standards are upheld
• Build strong client relationships and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing or leading network engineering teams within an MSP or enterprise environment
• Strong technical background across routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies
• Experience with Aruba and Fortinet highly desirable; Cisco or Juniper also considered
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and hands-on experience with complex network environments
• Understanding of ITIL processes, project management methodologies, and service delivery frameworks

What’s in it for you?

• Step into a leadership role with a respected and growing IT consultancy
• Drive strategic initiatives and shape the future of the network engineering practice
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and cutting-edge technologies
• Competitive salary package and career development opportunities

If you're a confident Network Manager ready to take ownership of technical delivery and team leadership in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment - apply now and be part of the company’s continued success.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Computer and Network Security, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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