Senior Cloud Network Engineer (AWS)

AUSIEX; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSIEX in Sydney is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise networking across cloud and on-premises environments.

You will lead security-focused networking initiatives with AWS and Palo Alto technologies, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Role involves on-call support, documentation, and ongoing architecture improvements in a dynamic, client-focused setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in enterprise network engineering.
• Hands-on Palo Alto Networks firewalls experience.
• Experience designing and supporting AWS cloud networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead network infrastructure projects from design through implementation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cyber security, cloud, and application teams.
• Provide technical guidance to other teams.
• Participate in on-call support and major incident resolution.
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams and documentation.

Skills

Palo Alto Firewalls

AWS Cloud Networking

Network Automation

Terraform

Python

On-site Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Panorama

GlobalProtect

Direct Connect

Job description

We are AUSIEX

With over 25 years of experience in the local market and the backing of a multinational trading technology powerhouse, we’re AUSIEX. We specialise in equities execution, clearing & settlement services, and equities administration for financial intermediaries. Since 1994, we’ve used our deep, local expertise to deliver solutions that seamlessly connect our clients to markets. We are powered by Nomura Research Institute (NRI), a global leader in technology and operations services. We’re infusing NRI’s proven technology capability and tradition of innovation, with our trusted trading solutions and local market expertise.

In 2025, we expanded our group by welcoming FIIG Securities, a respected Australian fixed income specialist with over 25 years of experience. FIIG Securities manages billions under advice and serves 6,000 private clients, providing investors with access to expert insights and investment opportunities across the fixed income asset class. Their focus on delivering consistent, reliable income and capital stability perfectly complements our service offering.

What Will You Be Doing

The Information Security team in Technology Services is responsible for providing network engineering, design and cyber security. The Information Security team works closely with cross-functional teams to architect, implement, and secure our network & cyber security infrastructure, ensuring its optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the organisation's network infrastructure. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise networking solutions across cloud environments with a strong focus on AWS networking and Palo Alto Networks security technologies.

This role is based in Sydney and will have accountability for:

This role requires strong AWS Cloud knowledge, Palo Ato Firewalls and network automation. The Senior Network Engineer will also provide technical leadership, and participate in strategic infrastructure projects.

Palo Alto Firewall Management

• Configure, administer, and optimize Palo Alto firewalls across enterprise environments.
• Manage security policies, NAT, routing, VPNs, security profiles, URL filtering, and threat prevention services.
• Support GlobalProtect remote access solutions.
• Administer Panorama for centralized device management.
• Conduct firewall rule reviews and implement security best practices in collaboration with the Cyber Security team.

AWS Cloud Networking

• Design and support AWS networking services including:
  • VPCs
  • Transit Gateway
  • Route Tables
  • Security Groups
  • Network ACLs
  • Direct Connect
  • Site-to-Site VPN
  • Load Balancers
  • Route 53
• Support hybrid cloud connectivity between AWS and on-premises environments.
• Assist with cloud infrastructure deployments and migrations.
• Ensure network architecture aligns with AWS best practices for security, resilience, and performance.

Infrastructure & Network Services

• Configure and support:
  • Routing protocols
  • Wireless infrastructure
  • VPN technologies
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Manage network performance, availability, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor and troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple sites and cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, standards, and technical documentation.
• Participate in on-call support and major incident resolution activities.

Project Delivery

• Lead network infrastructure projects from design through implementation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cyber security, cloud, and application teams.
• Provide technical guidance to other teams.

We’d love to hear from passionate people who have:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering roles.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale enterprise network environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Experience designing and supporting AWS cloud networking solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Technical Skills

Firewall & Security

• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• Panorama
• GlobalProtect
• IPS/IDS technologies
• Network segmentation
• Zero Trust networking principles
• VPN solutions

Cloud Technologies

• AWS VPC Architecture
• AWS Transit Gateway
• AWS Direct Connect
• AWS Route 53
• AWS Load Balancers
• AWS Security Groups and NACLs

Automation

• Terraform
• Ansible
• Python

Preferred Certifications

Networking

• CCNP Enterprise

Palo Alto

• PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator)
• PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)

AWS

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional

Key Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Well‑developed documentation and change management practices.
• Commitment to continuous learning and technology improvement.

Inclusion and diversity are part of who we are. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that enables, values and celebrates the diverse opinions of our employees.

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