Oceania Network Engineering Lead - Security & Automation

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a seasoned Manager - Network Engineering to lead the design, operation and continuous improvement of our network and security services across Oceania. This leadership role requires guiding a team of engineers, defining strategy and ensuring resilience and performance of critical infrastructure supporting global operations.

You will oversee architecture, security, vendor management and lifecycle planning while driving automation and standardisation across the environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading enterprise network engineering teams.
• Deep knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and enterprise network design.
• Experience with FortiGate, F5, Meraki, SD-WAN, VPNs and network security platforms.
• Strong routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, MPLS, BGP and modern enterprise networking concepts.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects and operational environments.
• Strong vendor, stakeholder and commercial management skills.
• Ability to influence, communicate and lead across technical and business teams.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCSP or CCDP with IT-related degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the network engineering function across Oceania.
• Own network architecture, standards, roadmaps and technology direction.
• Drive reliability, security and availability across critical infrastructure platforms.
• Lead major incident response, governance and risk management activities.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering team through coaching and leadership.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Applications, Projects and Business stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Drive automation and operational improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Manage key technology vendors and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and lifecycle planning.

Skills

Network leadership

Cisco networking

Network security

FortiGate

F5

Meraki

SD-WAN

VPNs

MPLS

BGP

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

CCNP

CCSP/CCD P

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

CCNP/CCSP/CCD P certification

Tools

FortiGate

F5

Meraki

SD-WAN

Job description

DP World is seeking a seasoned Manager - Network Engineering to lead the design, operation and continuous improvement of our network and security services across Oceania. This leadership role requires guiding a team of engineers, defining strategy and ensuring resilience and performance of critical infrastructure supporting global operations.

You will oversee architecture, security, vendor management and lifecycle planning while driving automation and standardisation across the environment.