Network Systems Infrastructure Solution Designers (Contract Opportunities)

The Missing Link; North Sydney Council; Remote; AUD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to upcoming contract projects

Opportunities across Sydney, Melbourne

Remote engagements

Competitive rates

Talent team support

Potential for contract extensions

Job summary

The Missing Link is actively seeking experienced Network Systems Infrastructure Solution Designers for upcoming contract opportunities with enterprise and government clients in Australia. You will collaborate with architects, engineers and project teams to design secure, scalable networking and security solutions across on‑premises, hybrid and cloud environments.

If you excel at translating business needs into practical technical designs and delivering thorough documentation in large

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise network design and solution architecture.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching and security technologies.
• Experience with Azure, AWS and/or Google Cloud networking.
• Familiarity with firewalls, load balancers, DNS, DHCP and IPAM.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust networking and security solutions for on‑premises, hybrid and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and project teams to ensure design governance.
• Produce high‑quality technical design and implementation documentation.
• Deliver solutions for large‑scale enterprise environments.

Skills

Enterprise network design

Cloud networking

Network security

Terraform/Ansible

Zero Trust

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Security frameworks

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Join one of Australia's most awarded technology companies. At The Missing Link, we don't just keep up with the pace of technology - we set it. With 28+ years of innovation, a team of 200+ specialists, and the backing of global powerhouse Infosys, we have become one of Australia's most awarded IT providers. We help businesses move faster with cutting-edge Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and AI & Automation solutions. And we are growing fast. We are currently building a talent pipeline of experienced Network Systems Infrastructure Solution Designers for upcoming contract opportunities with a range of enterprise and government clients. If you are an experienced infrastructure specialist who enjoys designing secure, scalable and modern network solutions, we would love to hear from you.

About The Opportunities

Our clients engage us to deliver critical infrastructure projects across complex enterprise environments. As a Network Systems Infrastructure Solution Designer contractor, you will work closely with architects, engineers and project teams to design and deliver robust networking and security solutions across on-premises, hybrid and cloud environments.

Projects may include

• Enterprise network transformation initiatives
• Cloud networking and connectivity design
• Data centre and infrastructure modernisation
• Network security enhancements and segmentation projects
• Infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code implementations
• Technology refresh and migration programs
• Architecture reviews and technical design governance

We are Interested in People With Experience In

• Enterprise network design and solution architecture
• Routing, switching and network security technologies
• Azure, AWS and/or Google Cloud networking
• Firewalls, load balancers, DNS, DHCP and IPAM platforms
• Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Zero Trust and modern network security frameworks
• Producing high-quality technical design and implementation documentation
• Operating within large-scale enterprise environments.

What We're Looking For

• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• A collaborative, outcome-focused approach
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Relevant networking, cloud and/or security certifications highly regarded

Benefits

• Access to upcoming contract opportunities with leading Australian organisations
• Opportunities across Sydney, Melbourne and remote projects
• Competitive market rates
• Dedicated support from our specialist talent team
• Potential for contract extensions and future engagements
• Work alongside highly respected technology and cyber security professionals