Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Vocus

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Health and wellness initiatives

Generous discounts on services

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in Australia is seeking a Senior IT Network Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves designing and maintaining network infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive networking experience and a passion for cloud technologies. Competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture await the right applicant.

Qualifications

5–7 years of experience in IT/Network Engineering.
Extensive knowledge of networking standards and compliance.
Experience with network automation tools like Ansible or Terraform.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver high-performance network solutions.
Lead troubleshooting for complex networking issues.
Analyze network performance to enhance service quality.

Skills

IP networking expertise

Cloud communication skills

Automation through Infrastructure as Code

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco networking platforms

VMware NSX-T

Next-generation firewalls

Job description

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Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?

We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status‑quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us!

The Opportunity

Ready to take your networking expertise to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in Melbourne or Perth. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of Vocus’ technology operations—designing, implementing, and maintaining our internal corporate network and private Cloud data communication services.

Your work will directly ensure maximum availability, security, and performance for both internal teams and external customers. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, tackle complex challenges, and play a key role in shaping the future of our network infrastructure.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love solving problems, and want to make a real impact in a company that values innovation and growth, this is your chance.

What You’ll Be Doing Day‑to‑day

Design and deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performance network solutions across Vocus’ private and hybrid cloud environments.
Create and maintain clear technical documentation—network designs, configuration standards, diagrams, and operational runbooks.
Lead advanced troubleshooting (Level 3 support) for complex networking and cloud connectivity issues, ensuring rapid resolution.
Assess and evaluate vendor products and solutions, contributing to technical reviews, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new systems.
Drive automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for consistent, repeatable network deployments and configuration management.
Configure, monitor, and optimise physical and virtual network devices, cloud interconnects, and overlay technologies for reliability and compliance.
Analyse network performance using telemetry and traffic data, applying tuning and remediation to enhance service quality.
Ensure smooth handovers by providing comprehensive documentation, operational notes, and technical support during transitions.
Champion best practices in change, incident, and problem management to minimise service disruptions.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Cloud, Security, and DevOps teams to integrate network services into broader architectures.
Innovate and improve by driving standardisation, automation, and adoption of emerging network and cloud technologies.
Support business objectives through additional Cloud and Network Engineering tasks as required.

What You’ll Bring To This Role

Extensive experience and specialist skills in the configuration, automation, and maintenance of IP networking and cloud communications infrastructure, with the ability to support a wide range of enterprise and service provider technologies.
Comprehensive knowledge of networking standards, frameworks, and compliance requirements, including relevant industry and government regulations for data communications and security.
Strong understanding of emerging and cloud‑native networking technologies, including software‑defined networking (SDN), cloud interconnects, and network automation frameworks, with an ability to assess their commercial and operational impact.
Advanced design and operational knowledge of complex LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud network architectures, including routing, switching, segmentation, and security integration.
Proficiency in standardized networking constructs and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS (L3VPN), VRFs, VXLAN/EVPN, STP, QoS, and FHRPs, as well as advanced traffic engineering and policy‑based routing.
Expertise in Cisco networking platforms and operating systems (IOS‑XR, NX‑OS, IOS‑XE, Catalyst, ASR, ISR) with practical experience across data centre, WAN, and enterprise edge environments.
Hands‑on experience with VMware NSX‑T for micro‑segmentation, overlay networking, and cloud integration within virtualised and hybrid environments.
Operational experience with next‑generation firewalls (NGFWs) — such as Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto Networks — including policy management, VPNs, and advanced security services.
Strong understanding of load balancing and application delivery technologies, preferably F5 BIG‑IP or equivalent, including LTM/GTM and SSL off‑load configurations.
Practical experience with public cloud networking constructs, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (VPC, Transit Gateway, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPNs, and firewalls).
Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for network configuration management.
Familiarity with network visibility and observability platforms, including telemetry, NetFlow, SNMP, and API‑based monitoring integrations.
Intermediate project management and coordination skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver complex network solutions within defined timelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document designs clearly and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting capabilities for complex network and cloud infrastructure issues.
Previous experience within Service Provider or Cloud environments with an understanding of large‑scale multi‑tenant architectures and operational processes.
5–7 years of commercial experience in IT/Network Engineering, preferably within Telecommunications or Cloud Infrastructure, supported by tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional certifications supporting advanced technical expertise and continuous learning, such as:

Fortinet: NSE 4–7
VMware: VCP‑NV (NSX‑T)
F5: CTS / CA
Cloud Providers: AWS or Azure Networking Specialty / Associate‑level certification
Automation & DevOps: Ansible, Terraform, or Python (vendor or community certifications advantageous)

What We Offer

Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment.
Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and plus more.
Study assistance programmes to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.

We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.

About Us

As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high‑capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well‑known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.

Ready to take the next step?

If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less‑likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.

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