Senior Network Engineer- Cloud Networks

Westpac Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Employee mortgage rates

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Westpac Group seeks a Senior Network Engineer - Cloud Networks to design, implement and maintain high‑performance cloud network infrastructure. You will drive automation, standards and security across AWS and Azure, and provide Level 3 support while collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include designing scalable cloud networks, tuning performance, and contributing to incident response and root-cause analyses. Hybrid work options and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of integrating different Public Cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Administration of network services and cloud networking concepts across multiple cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in coding and infrastructure automation using Terraform, Python, Ansible, etc.
• Public cloud certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking or Azure Network Engineer Associate.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE.
• Strong TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and network monitoring knowhow.
• Experience with SDN is a plus.
• On-call experience for network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, change, problem).
• Experience with Jira for project management.

Responsibilities

• Design and support secure cloud network infrastructure.
• Drive cloud standards and automation across platforms.
• Provide Level 3 technical support for complex issues.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable cloud solutions.
• Operate and optimize network performance and conduct root cause analysis.
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident management.

Skills

Cloud networking

SDN

Troubleshooting

ITIL

On-call

Jira

Education

AWS Advanced Networking

Azure Network Engineer Associate

CCNA/CCNP/CCIE

Tools

Terraform

Python

Ansible

Job description

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Network Engineer - Cloud Networks.

What’s the role?

The Senior Network Engineer - Cloud Networks is responsible for delivering expert services across the planning, design, implementation, operation and support of high-performance network infrastructure for Westpac Group.

Key responsibilities include designing and supporting secure cloud network infrastructure, driving cloud standards and automation, providing Level 3 technical support, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable cloud solutions.

What do I need?

• Detailed understanding of integrating different Public Cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Management of public cloud infrastructure at a component level and administration of network services, including an understanding of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, IP addressing, routing, security groups, load balancers, and network security policies across multiple cloud platforms.
• Proficient in coding and infrastructure automation/provisioning platforms such as Terraform, Python, Ansible etc.
• Public cloud technical certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking or Azure Network Engineer Associate.
• Cisco networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, VPN technologies, and network monitoring tools. Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues, optimize network performance, and conduct root cause analysis using monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• On-call experience for network infrastructure.
• Understanding of the ITIL framework and service management – i.e. incident, change and problem management.
• Experience with project management toolsets such as Jira.
• Any exposure to financial services operating environment and core applications and products would be advantageous.

Why join us?

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the ‘Diversity, sustainability and flexibility’ section. We may close this job advertisement earlier than the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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