Senior Network Engineer

Data#3; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Data#3 is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Sydney team for a 6‑month fixed-term contract. You will deploy, configure and support Cisco ACI and Nexus solutions across multi-site data centre environments, while collaborating with Solution Architects and project teams.

You will implement Nexus Dashboard/NDO, manage VXLAN EVPN with BGP/OSPF, and ensure seamless integration with UCS, security and load-balancing. ACI Multi-Site/Multi-Pod experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting enterprise and data centre networks.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco ACI and Nexus NX-OS including multi-site architectures.
• Experience with VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs and VRFs in data centre networks.
• Experience integrating data centre networking with security and application delivery platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure and support Cisco ACI and Nexus solutions (including Multi-Site/Multi-Pod).
• Configure Nexus Dashboard and Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO) for multi-site fabrics.
• Implement and troubleshoot VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, Layer 2/3 networking.
• Support integration with Cisco UCS, compute, security, firewall, and load-balancing.
• Translate designs into low-level designs, migration plans and documentation.
• Perform testing, migration, cutover and deployment activities and serve as escalation point.
• Collaborate with customers, architects, project teams and vendors to manage risks and dependencies.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Cisco Nexus/NX-OS

VXLAN EVPN

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

VRFs

Nexus Dashboard/NDO

UCS integration

Education

CCNP Data Center

CCIE Data Center

Tools

Nexus Dashboard

NDO

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.