Senior Network Engineer

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a Senior Network DevOps Engineer on a fixed-term contract through to October 2026. The role focuses on modernising on‑prem infrastructure, automating with Terraform, and improving network reliability across Cisco LAN/WAN and firewall environments.

The successful candidate will join the Network Services Transition team, contribute to secure, resilient infrastructure, and support security enhancements with cyber teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT or closely related field.
• Industry Cisco and ITIL certifications are preferred.
• Strong DevOps background with Terraform and automation.
• Experience with Cisco networking across LAN/WAN and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Provision, maintain, and harden network infrastructure.
• Join 2nd line IT incident and security response for network infra.
• Improve, test, and tune networking software/hardware for performance.
• Analyze network traffic data and recommend improvements.
• Perform acceptance tests and commissioning of communications systems.
• Occasional on-site work at Bella Vista while supporting disaster recovery.

Skills

DevOps

Terraform

Python scripting

Cisco networking

Firewall management

Performance tuning

Education

IT-related degree

Cisco certifications

ITIL certification

Tools

Cisco DNA Centre

Statseeker

Infoblox

Firepower Management Centre (FMC)

Job description

Hybrid work environment Fixed Term Contract until October 2026 2 x opportunities based in Bella Vista and CBD Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution Work within high performing network team

About the team

The Bank is looking for a Senior Network DevOps Engineer for a Fixed Term Contract until 31st October 2026 with Cisco network and firewall experience. This role sits within the Information Technology – Network Services – Core Modernisation Transition team. This is a newly created opportunity to shape and embed the RBA’s next-generation on-premises infrastructure services. The team is responsible for the transition and operationalisation of the new infrastructure platforms currently being implemented. Information Technology anchors the RBA's strategic responsibilities and is the core provider of technology facilities, services, and support to the organisation. We are always growing, learning, and adapting—both in and out of the office. You'll be joining a committed and supportive team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.

About the role

You will report to the Network Services Transition Support Team Lead. The Network Services team is part of the Infrastructure Services section of IT. As part of the team, you will provide expert services in relation to network management, troubleshooting and improvements, while providing a service oriented approach. You will apply DevOps principles, drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform. A strong focus on operational excellence, system reliability, and secure infrastructure delivery is essential.

• Undertake the provisioning, maintenance, security hardening, capacity planning and performance testing of network (data, storage) systems infrastructure
• Participate in 2nd line IT incident and security response capability for network infrastructure
• Improve, harden, test, implement, monitor, and tune networking software/hardware to ensure optimum systems performance and highlight potential issues
• Manage the analysis of network traffic data and providing recommendations on performance and security improvements to network infrastructures as appropriate
• Undertake acceptance tests and commissioning communications systems and equipment
• Occasional scheduled work at our Business Resumption Site at Bella Vista will be required
• Work with cyber security team to improve Bank’s protections and remediate vulnerabilities.

About you

• You are a highly skilled Network Egineer with a DevOps skillset and a passion for modernisation and automation.
• You bring a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset.
• Proven experience deploying Terraform in highly secure, multi-datacentre environments.
• Degree preferred in IT coupled with Industry accreditations in Cisco and ITIL
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cisco networking infrastructure covering both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Firewalls Cisco and/or Palo Alto and applicable management tools to manage such as Firepower Management Centre(FMC)
• Strong communications (data/voice/video) infrastructure experience
• Proficient in writing policies and procedures and other support documentation Python and relevant scripting languages to automate activities.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure and service management practices.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn: Network management tools such as Cisco DNA Centre, Statseeker and Infoblox.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

Application Close : October 29, 2026 .