Senior Network Engineer

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Wellbeing & Inclusion program

Volunteer leave days

Salary Continuance Insurance

Job summary

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) is looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join the Infrastructure & Support team. You will design, implement and optimise enterprise network infrastructure across corporate offices, operational sites, cloud environments and data centres.

Working with the Network & Connectivity Lead, you will deliver SD-WAN deployments, security enhancements and routing/switching improvements, while driving resilience, performance and automation.

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise networking experience across distributed environments.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Expertise in routing, switching, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs and network security.
• ITIL, security standards and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise network infrastructure across offices, cloud and data centres.
• Deliver SD-WAN deployments and data centre connectivity improvements.
• Configure and optimise routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs.
• Provide senior technical expertise for incident diagnosis and resolution.
• Support architecture, standards and roadmaps for performance and resilience.
• Drive network automation and capacity planning.

Skills

Enterprise networking

SD-WAN

Routing & Switching

Network security

Troubleshooting

Education

IT/Engineering/CS degree

Tools

Cisco networking

Firewall technologies

VPN technologies

Job description

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Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages distribution networks, transmission pipelines and storage capacity. AGIG recently grew to over 1200 employees. We also manage a large contractor workforce, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG’s gas distribution networks.

Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future. Our Net Zero Ambition and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that Australia’s energy transition will require a diverse range of energy supply. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Network Engineerto join our Infrastructure & Support team at Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG).

Working closely with the Network & Connectivity Lead, you will play an important role in designing, implementing and enhancing our enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing connectivity across corporate offices, operational sites, cloud environments and data centres.

You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to complex network environments, contribute to transformation initiatives and collaborate with a supportive team of technology professionals. Through your knowledge and practical approach, you will help strengthen network resilience, improve operational performance and deliver solutions that support AGIG’s evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise network infrastructure across corporate, operational, cloud and data centre environments, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity.
• Deliver network transformation initiatives, including SD-WAN deployments, network upgrades, data centre connectivity improvements and security enhancements.
• Configure, maintain and optimise routing, switching, firewalls, wireless networks, VPNs and associated network security technologies.
• Provide senior technical expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex network incidents, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Support network architecture, technical standards and technology roadmaps, contributing practical recommendations to strengthen performance, scalability and resilience.
• Drive continuous improvement through network automation, standardisation, proactive monitoring and capacity planning to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Operational Technology teams and external service providers to deliver integrated network solutions aligned with business requirements.

About You

You’re a knowledgeable and solutions-focused network professional who enjoys collaborating with others, sharing expertise and finding practical ways to improve technology outcomes. You bring strong technical capability, a thoughtful approach to complex challenges and the confidence to contribute to important infrastructure decisions.

You’ll bring:

• Substantial experience in enterprise networking environments, ideally with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and supporting complex network infrastructure across geographically dispersed environments.
• Strong technical expertise in enterprise routing and switching, SD-WAN, firewalls, wireless networking, VPNs and network security technologies.
• Experience contributing to network transformation initiatives, infrastructure migrations, network refresh programs and technology upgrades.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, with experience resolving complex network incidents and supporting operational resilience.
• Sound understanding of infrastructure operations, ITIL processes, network documentation, security standards and continuous improvement practices.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, relevant industry certifications and/or equivalent practical experience.

What We Offer

• We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2025-2026. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
• AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
• Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
• A range of flexible working arrangements and leave options, including three additional leave days and to option to purchase two weeks of additional leave each year.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
• Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and access to free annual skin checks.
• Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
• Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.
• Salary Continuance Insurance.

AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG’s values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.

Interested in this opportunity butare unsure of meeting all therequirements? If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply - your unique skills and experiencecould be exactly what we need!

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre‑employment medical.

Applications Close: 4.00pm, 11 November 2026