Senior Network Engineer: Data Centre Migration Lead (On-site)

Nixil Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixil Pty is leading a major data centre exit program for South Australian Government services. This on-site role is based in Adelaide, supporting a 12-month contract with potential permanent opportunity for strong performers.

You will build, test and migrate critical network infrastructure with Cisco and Palo Alto expertise, reporting to a Senior Network Architect and Project Manager. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused senior role in a government environment.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on senior network engineering experience in enterprise or government environments.
• CCNP certification required.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Palo Alto firewalls.
• Proven delivery experience across data centre migrations or major infrastructure changes.
• Solid experience working within South Australian Government environments.
• A methodical approach to implementation, change management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure and test network infrastructure against approved designs.
• Deliver migration activities, including cutovers, change windows and post-migration validation.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routing and switching infrastructure and Palo Alto firewall policies.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues during and after migration.
• Prepare implementation plans, change records and operational documentation.
• Support physical infrastructure activities across sites, including occasional equipment transport.

Job description

Nixil Pty is leading a major data centre exit program for South Australian Government services. This on-site role is based in Adelaide, supporting a 12-month contract with potential permanent opportunity for strong performers.

You will build, test and migrate critical network infrastructure with Cisco and Palo Alto expertise, reporting to a Senior Network Architect and Project Manager. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused senior role in a government environment.