Senior Network Engineer

Data#3; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Data#3 is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Sydney team on a 6-month limited-term contract, specializing in data centre networking. You will deploy, configure and support Cisco ACI, Nexus solutions and multi-site environments, working with Architects, Project Managers and specialists to deliver robust outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on delivery, migration planning, and documenting designs and procedures, ensuring successful implementation and smooth handover to

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience implementing and supporting data centre networks.
• Strong expertise in Cisco ACI, Nexus NX-OS and multi-site architectures.
• Knowledge of VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs and L2/L3 networking.
• Experience integrating data centre networking with security and application delivery platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure and support Cisco ACI and Nexus solutions.
• Manage ACI Multi-Site and Multi-Pod environments.
• Configure Nexus Dashboard and Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO) across multi-site fabrics.
• Implement and troubleshoot VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, L2/L3 networking.
• Coordinate with Solution Architects and project teams, producing low-level designs and migration plans.
• Perform testing, migration, cutover and deployment activities; act as senior escalation point.
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies with customers and vendors.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Cisco Nexus

VXLAN EVPN

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

VRFs

L2/L3 networking

Nexus Dashboard/NDO

Cisco UCS

Security integration

F5

Fortinet

Check Point

CCNP Data Center

CCIE Data Center

Education

CCNP Data Center

CCIE Data Center

Tools

Nexus Dashboard/NDO

Cisco UCS

Job description

An opportunity has opened within our growing Professional Services team for an experienced Senior Network Engineer specialising in Data Centre Networking to join our Sydney team on a 6-month limited-term contract.

Working across enterprise customer environments, you'll deploy, configure and support modern data centre networking solutions, with a particular focus on Cisco ACI, Nexus and multi-site data centre environments.

You'll work alongside Solution Architects, Project Managers and technical specialists to deliver solutions through implementation, testing, migration and operational handover.

In this role you will:

• Deploy, configure and support Cisco ACI and Cisco Nexus solutions, including ACI Multi-Site and Multi-Pod environments.
• Configure and support Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO), including multi-site fabric environments.
• Implement and troubleshoot VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
• Support integration across data centre networking, Cisco UCS, compute, security, firewall and load-balancing environments.
• Translate approved designs into implementation activities and produce low-level designs, migration plans, as-built, change and supporting technical documentation.
• Perform testing, migration, cutover and deployment activities, troubleshooting complex issues and acting as a senior technical escalation point.
• Work closely with customers, architects, project teams and vendors, proactively managing technical risks, issues and dependencies to achieve agreed project outcomes.

About You

• Extensive hands-on experience implementing, supporting and troubleshooting enterprise and data centre network environments.
• Deep technical capability across Cisco ACI, Nexus and NX-OS, including ACI Multi-Site, Multi-Pod or comparable multi-site architectures.
• Strong understanding of VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs and enterprise Layer 2/Layer 3 networking.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard/NDO, together with working knowledge of Cisco UCS and data centre compute/network integration.
• Experience integrating data centre networking with security and application delivery technologies such as F5, Fortinet, Check Point or similar platforms.
• Strong customer-facing delivery capability, including technical documentation, formal change processes and working across engineering, architecture and project teams.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center or equivalent will be highly regarded.

Who is Data#3?

An ASX200-listed leading IT services provider, Data#3 delivers innovative technology solutions to businesses across Australia and Fiji. Headquartered in Brisbane with a 1,400-strong team and $3B in FY25 gross sales, we are as passionate about our people as our tech. Voted HRD's Employer of Choice for 11 years running and a 2026 Best Workplaces in Technology title.

At Data#3, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as key to a thriving workplace. We are committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued—and we encourage your application.

Data#3 will request as part of the recruitment process, reference checks, police checks and verification of your right to work in Australia.

Data#3 will request as part of the recruitment process reference checks and verification of your right to work in Australia.All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check.Please note that applicants with criminal records will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.Each application will be considered on its merits and inherent requirements of the role.