Senior Network Engineer: Hands-On, Cloud & Infra

01 Flinders University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinders University in Bedford Park is seeking a Senior Network Services Officer to deliver and improve the university's network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity for teaching, research and operations. You will work within the Cloud & Infrastructure Services team on hands-on networking tasks and cross‑functional projects.

The role requires qualifications in IT and experience across routing, security, and multi‑vendor environments, with CCNA or equivalent highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Information Technology (or a related discipline) and/or equivalent experience in a technical IT environment.
• Experience in routing protocols, network troubleshooting, switching architectures, network security, firewalls, VPNs or multi‑vendor network environments; CCNA or equivalent is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery, management and continuous improvement of the University's network services and infrastructure.
• Contribute to the implementation of network technology strategies, projects and roadmap initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide technical expertise and enhance customer‑focused network services.
• Identify and mitigate risks, while monitoring emerging technologies and supporting best‑practice network operations.

Skills

Routing protocols

Network troubleshooting

Switching architectures

Network security

Firewalls

VPNs

Multi-vendor networks

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Agile environment

Education

Information Technology

Tools

Cisco networking

CCNA certification

Job description

Flinders University in Bedford Park is seeking a Senior Network Services Officer to deliver and improve the university's network infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity for teaching, research and operations. You will work within the Cloud & Infrastructure Services team on hands-on networking tasks and cross‑functional projects.

The role requires qualifications in IT and experience across routing, security, and multi‑vendor environments, with CCNA or equivalent highly regarded.