Senior Cisco Network Engineer | Permanent or Contract | Melbourne

IPTEL SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone

Home-working equipment provided

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

IPTel Solutions Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Cisco Network Engineer to design, implement and support Cisco and Meraki network solutions across enterprise environments.

You will lead network design, deploy complex LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructures and work with customers on requirements, validation and handover. The role can be permanent or contract, depending on preference and experience, and requires CCNP at minimum with Meraki/CCIE considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Senior Network Engineer with strong technical knowledge and a genuine passion for networking.
• Experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting complex enterprise network solutions.
• Confident working directly with customers from requirements through to design, implementation and handover.
• CCNP minimum; CCIE or Meraki expertise highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Cisco and Meraki network solutions.
• Deliver complex enterprise network designs from concept to handover.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders onsite as required.

Skills

CCNP certification

CCIE certification

Meraki expertise

LAN/WAN/WLAN

Cisco ISE

SDA Fabric

SD-WAN

Wi‑Fi

Tools

Cisco Catalyst Center

Job description

Senior Cisco Network Engineer | Permanent or Contract | Melbourne

Are you interested in designing, implementing and supporting large and complex network installations?

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our team to design and deploy Cisco and Meraki network solutions. There’s plenty of variety in the work, and you’ll need a current CCNP certification at a minimum, along with strong experience across enterprise networking technologies including LAN, WAN and WLAN, with experience in technologies such as Cisco ISE. If you are a CCIE or have strong Meraki expertise, we would be particularly interested in hearing from you.

This opportunity is available as either a permanent position or a contract engagement, depending on the successful candidate’s preference and experience.

Ready to work with and learn some new networking technologies?

Are you a seasoned Network Engineer with experience in R&S, WLAN or ISE?

Looking to expand your experience with technologies such as Cisco Catalyst Center, SDA Fabric and more?

About Us

IPTel Solutions delivers networking professional services with a client base across Australia and New Zealand.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced network and communications engineer to join our Melbourne team. You will be responsible for network design and delivery, working alongside our senior engineering team to deliver complex solutions for our customers.

You will have a genuine passion for networking, be a self-starter and be committed to continuous learning and keeping your technical skills current.

You will have the opportunity to work with new and emerging networking technologies, so an enthusiasm for learning, testing and developing your technical capability is important.

You will work alongside a team of like-minded engineers, while also being comfortable attending customer sites and operating independently when required.

About You

• You are an experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong technical knowledge and a genuine passion for networking and engineering.
• You have demonstrated experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting complex enterprise network solutions.
• You are confident working directly with customers, from understanding technical requirements through to design, implementation and handover.
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, and can communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are capable of working independently on customer sites while also contributing effectively as part of a high-performing engineering team.
• You take ownership of your work and can be relied upon to deliver projects to a high technical and professional standard.
• You are committed to keeping your technical skills current and are willing to learn, study and obtain further industry certifications.
• You have strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Specialist expertise in one or more networking technologies would be highly regarded, including Wi‑Fi, SDA, ISE, Security, Meraki or SD‑WAN.
• Current CCNP certification at a minimum, with CCIE certification or equivalent advanced expertise highly regarded.
• Demonstrated senior‑level experience designing and delivering complex enterprise network solutions, including the ability to take a solution from design through configuration, implementation, testing and handover.
• Strong hands‑on experience across Cisco enterprise networking technologies, particularly LAN, WAN and/or WLAN.
• Experience with Cisco ISE, Meraki, SDA, SD‑WAN or enterprise Wi‑Fi would be highly regarded.
• Strong troubleshooting capability, with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and take technical ownership of customer projects.
• Strong customer‑facing skills and the confidence to engage professionally with customers and stakeholders.
• High levels of accuracy, documentation quality and attention to detail.
• You must already have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required, with a current driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle.
• You must be physically capable of undertaking the site requirements of the position, which may include low‑level ladder work and attendance at building sites.
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and Visio.

What's in it For You?

• Work as part of a multi‑state team delivering complex network solutions to enterprise customers
• Exposure to the latest networking technologies, with training and support from our engineering team and technology vendors
• Support for your professional development and certification aspirations. Looking to achieve your CCIE? We can help you get there
• Access to an extensive training lab, including Cisco Catalyst Center and full SDA Fabric
• A mix of working from home, the office and customer sites
• Permanent or contract engagement options
• For permanent employees, a salary of $160,000 to $185,000 + super, depending on experience, capability and certifications
• Laptop, mobile phone and approved home‑working equipment supplied