Senior Network Engineer

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 168,000 - 205,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary assignment

Central Sydney location

Public sector project

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Sydney to design, implement, and manage the organisation's network infrastructure. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security and policy compliance while collaborating with the tech team on upgrades and migrations.

The role requires Fortinet and Cisco expertise, with hands-on work on FortiManager/ FortiAnalyzer and Cisco Nexus, ISE, DNA Center, and Azure networking.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in managing and maintaining network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in network security protocols and best practices.
• Hands on experience with Fortinet Firewalls.
• Expertise with Cisco Nexus.
• Experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
• Preferably experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Preferably experience with Cisco DNA Center.
• Experience supporting F5 load balancing platforms.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure networking, cloud connectivity, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, NSE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure to meet organisational needs.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot any issues promptly.
• Ensure network security and compliance with organisational policies.
• Collaborate with the technology team to support system upgrades and migrations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and changes.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Analyse and optimise network performance for efficiency.
• Coordinate with external vendors for hardware and software solutions.

Skills

Network design

Network security

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Vendor management

Azure networking

Load balancing

Hybrid infrastructure

Education

CCNP / CCIE / NSE or equivalent

Tools

Fortinet Firewalls

Cisco Nexus

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

Cisco ISE

Cisco DNA Center

F5 load balancer

Azure networking

Job description

About Our Client

An organisation in the public sector located in Sydney.

Job Description

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure to meet organisational needs.


• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot any issues promptly.


• Ensure network security and compliance with organisational policies.


• Collaborate with the technology team to support system upgrades and migrations.


• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and changes.


• Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders.


• Analyse and optimise network performance for efficiency.


• Coordinate with external vendors for hardware and software solutions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Network Engineer should have:

• Strong expertise in managing and maintaining network infrastructure.


• Proficiency in network security protocols and best practices.


• Hands on experince with Fortinet Firewalls


• Expertise with Cisco Nexus


• Experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.


• Preferably Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).


• Preferably Experience with Cisco DNA Center.


• Experience supporting F5 load balancing platforms.


• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure networking, cloud connectivity, and hybrid infrastructure environments.


• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, NSE, or equivalent.

What's on Offer

• Daily rate between $908 and $1110 AUD, based on experience.


• Opportunity to work on a temporary basis in the public sector.


• Located in Sydney, offering a convenient and central workplace.

To be considered candidate must be based in Sydney with Full working rights and NV1 Clearance