Senior Networks Consultant: Lead Enterprise Networking

Elmo; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EA

Ongoing learning and certifications

Learning platforms and future skills

Job summary

Datacom is seeking a Principal Networks Consultant to identify and deliver technology networking projects for clients, ensuring scope, budget, and on-time delivery. You will define customer needs, plan proposals, and manage risks while leveraging Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, with Arista/Aruba/NSX exposure advantageous.

The role emphasizes building trusted client relationships, delivering high-quality design documents, and coordinating resources across complex projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years networking experience in IT environments.
• Advanced design, build, support and troubleshooting of enterprise network solutions.
• Proven delivery of secure, scalable networking aligned to customer/business needs.
• Professional certifications across two or more vendors (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, NSX).
• Experience with SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, Cisco Wireless, SDA/Catalyst Centre, Load Balancing, and Cloud Networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology solutions for clients using company products and outsourced technologies.
• Design and develop high-quality network deliverables.
• Evaluate customer needs and contribute to strategic planning of information systems.
• Lead and coordinate consulting teams on client projects.
• Liaise with customers during installation, testing, and deployment of solutions.
• Deliver scoped and approved project work with strong stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cisco

Security compliance

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Cloud Networking

Cisco ACI

NSX

SD-WAN

Tools

Cisco ACI

NSX

SD-WAN

Job description

Datacom is seeking a Principal Networks Consultant to identify and deliver technology networking projects for clients, ensuring scope, budget, and on-time delivery. You will define customer needs, plan proposals, and manage risks while leveraging Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, with Arista/Aruba/NSX exposure advantageous.

The role emphasizes building trusted client relationships, delivering high-quality design documents, and coordinating resources across complex projects.