Senior Network Engineer - Cloud, Automation & IaC

Medibank Private Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medibank Private Limited in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Network team. You will combine deep technical expertise with a passion for automation, cloud, and continuous improvement, supporting and evolving our enterprise network environment.

You'll help modernise operations through API-driven integrations, Infrastructure as Code, and AI-assisted workflows, while mentoring engineers and driving observability, security, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in network and/or network security engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own and support critical network, firewall, VPN, segmentation, and cloud networking platforms
• Lead complex troubleshooting and provide senior technical escalation
• Deliver network and security projects across on-premises and cloud environments
• Build automation, integrations, and reporting solutions that reduce manual effort
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, observability, and compliance automation
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

Skills

Network engineering

Network security

Firewall

VPN

Routing & Switching

Python scripting

API automation

Git

Collaboration across teams

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

IaC

Zscaler

NetBox

SIEM integrations

Job description

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It’s a strange thing to say, because us humans are capable of incredible things. And at Medibank, we know our greatest potential lies in the people who work with us.

We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia.

Do you love solving complex network challenges and automating away manual work? W e're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our Network team. In this role you will combining deep technical expertise with a passion for automation, cloud, and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in supporting and evolving our enterprise network environment while helping us modernise how we operate through API-driven integrations, Infrastructure as Code, and AI-assisted workflows.

What You'll Do:

• Own and support critical network, firewall, VPN, segmentation, and cloud networking platforms
• Lead complex troubleshooting and provide senior technical escalation
• Deliver network and security projects across on-premises and cloud environments
• Build automation, integrations, and reporting solutions that reduce manual effort
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, observability, and compliance automation
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

What You'll Bring:

• Extensive experience in network and/or network security engineering
• Experience with Fortinet is preferred
• Strong firewall, VPN, routing, switching, and troubleshooting expertise
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure networking
• Python scripting, API automation, and Git skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for automation and continuous improvement
• The ability to collaborate across network, cloud, security, and platform teams

Bonus Points For:

• Fortinet or Palo Alto experience
• Terraform, Ansible, or Infrastructure as Code
• Zscaler, NetBox, SIEM integrations, or micro-segmentation platforms
• Experience with AI-assisted workflows and modern automation practices

Imagine working with us

We understand that work means different things to everyone... We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that ’ s why we ’ re reinventing work.

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive. Where connection, personal development and health and wellbeing are front of mind. To learn more about our benefits go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent candidates, LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse candidates and candidates with a disability.

Medibank proudly recognised as Best Enterprise Organisation, 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work

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