Senior Network Engineer (Cloud & Automation)

Randstad Sourceright; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is partnering with a leading FMCG company in Docklands, Melbourne, seeking a Network Engineer. This contract role (6 months, Port Melbourne hybrid) starts ASAP and pays based on experience.

You will design and operate secure enterprise networks across multiple sites, including AWS cloud connectivity. You will automate provisioning with Terraform, implement OT security, and support high-availability networking while balancing production uptime with cybersecurity standards in

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating enterprise networks in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on scripting and automation experience with Terraform.
• Proficiency in AWS networking, Cisco routing/switching/wireless, Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, and Cisco ISE.
• OT/production change controls with security considerations.
• VMware, Windows and Linux server administration, DNS/DHCP/TCP-IP.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage secure, high-availability LAN/WAN/Wireless and AWS connectivity across facilities.
• Automate cloud and on-premises network provisioning using Terraform, APIs, and IaC.
• Implement network segmentation and Fortinet firewall protections tailored to FMCG production.
• Provide senior‑tier incident analysis and participate in on‑call escalations with vendors.

Skills

Terraform

AWS networking

Cisco networking

Fortinet firewalls

PowerShell

Bash

Git

VMware

Windows server

Linux server

Tools

Cisco ISE

Fortinet FortiGate

VMware vSphere

Job description

Randstad Sourceright is proud to be partnering with and working alongside a leading FMCG company headquartered in Docklands, Melbourne. This company has multiple manufacturing sites across Australia alongside many well known household brands/products.

Reporting to the Network Lead, this hands‑on role designs and operates secure enterprise, AWS and manufacturing networks, driving automation via Terraform and code to deliver resilient, high‑availability connectivity across our sites.

Location:

Port Melbourne - hybrid (3 days in the office)

Job Type:

Contract - 6 Months initially (ongoing)

Start Date:

ASAP

Rate:

depending on experience

Responsibilities:

Network Engineering & Operations: Design, deploy and manage secure, high-availability enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and AWS cloud connectivity across corporate and manufacturing facilities.

Cloud & Network as Code: Automate cloud and on-premises network provisioning, configuration and validation using Terraform, APIs, and modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

Manufacturing & OT Security: Implement robust network segmentation, access control policies (Cisco ISE), and Fortinet firewall protections tailored to FMCG production constraints.

Incident & Problem Management: Provide senior‑tier root cause analysis and resolution for complex network incidents, participating in on‑call escalations and partnering with vendors and carriers.

Experience:

Manufacturing / FMCG Industry Background: Demonstrated experience designing and operating enterprise networks within manufacturing environments, with FMCG industry experience preferred.

Coding & Automation: Practical software development/coding abilities combined with hands‑on proficiency using Terraform to orchestrate cloud networking infrastructure.

Technical Expertise: Hands‑on proficiency with AWS cloud networking, Cisco routing/switching/wireless, Fortinet firewalls, VPNs and Cisco ISE access control.

OT & Production Acumen: Demonstrated experience navigating Operational Technology (OT) and manufacturing change controls, balancing continuous production line uptime with strict cyber security standards.

Cloud & Automation (AWS & Terraform): Proven track record delivering enterprise cloud infrastructure, with hands‑on proficiency in AWS architecture, administration and provisioning via Terraform.

Scripting & Code Capabilities: Demonstrated ability to code and automate workflows using PowerShell, Bash/shell scripting, or modern scripting languages alongside Git-based version control.

Core Systems Stack: Comprehensive background in VMware virtualisation, Windows and Linux server administration, networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) and disaster recovery frameworks.

At Randstad Sourceright we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.