Senior Network Engineer

Client 1; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Long-term contract extension options

Enterprise-scale technologies exposure

Collaborative technical team

Descripción de la vacante

Client 1 is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Infrastructure) to support secure, enterprise-scale network infrastructure in a highly controlled environment. The role focuses on design validation, implementation, testing, operation and continuous improvement of complex services across a large ICT estate.

You will work with architects, project teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient networks. A current TSPV clearance is required, and the position is onsite in ACT with a 12-month

Formación

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in network engineering or network administration within enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of networking principles, protocols, architectures and topologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and routing protocols.
• Experience with enterprise switching, VLANs, WANs, security technologies and wireless networking.

Responsabilidades

• Support Network Architects in developing and refining network architectures and designs.
• Validate network solutions against business, operational, security and performance requirements.
• Develop implementation plans, build specifications and technical documentation.
• Plan and execute network testing activities: functional, integration, performance, resilience, security.
• Support transition of network services into production with documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors and stakeholders through design, build and deployment lifecycle.
• Lead network planning activities within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Analyse and resolve complex network engineering issues.
• Manage LAN/WAN installation, upgrades, operation and maintenance.
• Undertake network installations and infrastructure upgrades as required.

Conocimientos

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP/NAT

Enterprise networking

WAN technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPNs)

Network security (firewalls)

Wireless networking

Monitoring & troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS

Herramientas

Cisco IOS

Fortinet FortiGate

Palo Alto Networks

Azure Networking

Descripción del empleo

Senior Network Engineer (Infrastructure)

Location: ACT
Contract: 12 Months + 2 x 12 Month Extension Options
Start Date: March 2027
Security Clearance: Current TSPV Required
Working Arrangements: Onsite

About the Role

An opportunity exists for experienced Senior Network Engineers to support the delivery, maintenance and enhancement of critical network infrastructure within a secure enterprise environment. The role will focus on the design validation, implementation, testing, operation and continuous improvement of complex network services supporting mission-critical outcomes.

Working closely with architects, project teams and stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of secure, resilient and scalable network solutions across a large, complex ICT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Network Architects in the development, review and refinement of network architectures and technical designs.
• Validate network solutions against business, operational, security and performance requirements.
• Develop implementation plans, build specifications, configuration standards and technical documentation.
• Plan and execute network testing activities, including functional, integration, performance, resilience and security testing.
• Support the transition of network services into production environments, including documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors and stakeholders throughout the design, build and deployment lifecycle.
• Lead network planning activities within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Analyse and resolve complex network engineering issues.
• Manage the installation, upgrade, operation and maintenance of LAN and WAN environments.
• Undertake network installations and infrastructure upgrades as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in network engineering or network administration within enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of networking principles, protocols, architectures and topologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT and routing protocols
  • Enterprise switching and VLAN technologies
  • WAN technologies including MPLS, SD-WAN and VPNs
  • Network security technologies and firewalls
  • Wireless networking solutions
  • Network monitoring, troubleshooting and diagnostic tools

Desirable Experience

• Delivery of large and complex ICT projects within Agile environments.
• Cloud networking experience across Azure, AWS or Google Cloud platforms.
• SD-WAN deployment and operational support.
• Infrastructure automation and scripting.
• ITIL-based service management environments.
• Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments.

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco CCNA or CCNP
• Fortinet NSE Certifications
• Palo Alto Networks Certifications
• Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

Security Requirements

Applicants must hold a current TSPV security clearance and be eligible to work within highly secure government environments.

Benefits

• Long-term contract opportunity with extension options.
• Opportunity to work on complex and business-critical infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale technologies and secure network environments.
• Collaborative and highly skilled technical team environment.