Network Engineer

NEXTDC; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gifted share options

NEXTDC days

Volunteer days

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Mental health programs

Hybrid work

Job summary

NEXTDC is expanding its Malaysian operations and seeks a hands-on Network Engineer to manage IT and OT networking across data centres. You will own configuration, troubleshooting and changes in a multi-vendor environment (Juniper, Fortinet, Ivanti, OpenGear, Aruba) while collaborating with Network, Security, OT and Facilities teams.

The role emphasizes CLI-based problem solving, with growth in scripting, automation and AI-assisted tooling.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years in network engineering or operations, with hands-on experience in production enterprise or data centre environments.
• Genuine troubleshooting ownership, comfortable diagnosing across multiple vendor platforms from the CLI.
• Solid grasp of enterprise wireless fundamentals, remote access VPN and out of band management.

Responsibilities

• Operating, configuring and troubleshooting switching, routing, firewalls, VPN and wireless across the IT and OT estate
• Owning standard changes and incident diagnosis, improving runbooks as you go
• Supporting incident and problem management, and identifying recurring risks
• Establishing core monitoring and logging: device onboarding, alert rules and dashboards
• Integrating monitoring with ITSM, CMDB and DCIM where possible
• Contributing to automation of repetitive tasks such as config backup, compliance checks and bulk changes

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting ownership

Wireless fundamentals

JNCIA-MIST/SEC

CLI proficiency across vendors

Automation scripting

Education

JNCIA-MIST/SEC certification within 90 days

Tools

Juniper

Fortinet

ClearPass

Ivanti VPN

OpenGear

Aruba

Job description

Company Description

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale customers.

We are expanding our presence globally, including our newly opened data centre in PJ, meeting the current and future digital needs of Malaysia by accelerating job skills, direct investment and economic prosperity.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

Job Description

NEXTDC is looking for a hands on network engineer to operate and continuously improve the IT and OT network estate across our data centres. You'll take day to day ownership of configuration, troubleshooting and change execution in a Juniper, Fortinet, Ivanti, OpenGear and Aruba environment, working closely with our Network, Security, OT and Facilities teams.

This is a core engineering role for someone who prefers solving problems at the CLI to escalating them. Scripting, automation and AI assisted tooling are a growth area here, not a barrier to entry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating, configuring and troubleshooting switching, routing, firewalls, VPN and wireless across the IT and OT estate
• Owning standard changes and incident diagnosis, improving runbooks as you go
• Supporting incident and problem management, and identifying recurring risks
• Establishing core monitoring and logging: device onboarding, alert rules and dashboards
• Integrating monitoring with ITSM, CMDB and DCIM where possible
• Contributing to automation of repetitive tasks such as config backup, compliance checks and bulk changes

This opportunity will see you working with world leaders in our space. Join our Malaysian journey now and be an integral part of our success.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years in network engineering or operations, with strong hands on experience in production enterprise or data centre environments: switching, routing, firewalls, VPN, HA and segmentation (any vendor)
• Genuine troubleshooting ownership, comfortable diagnosing across multiple vendor platforms from the CLI
• Solid grasp of enterprise wireless fundamentals, remote access VPN and out of band management
• JNCIA-MIST or JNCIA-SEC, or willing to obtain within your first 90 days
• Desirable: Juniper (Mist, EX, QFX, SRX, MX), Fortinet (FortiGate/FMG/FAZ), ClearPass, Ivanti VPN, OpenGear or Aruba
• Desirable: OT/ICS exposure and IEC 62443 style segmentation, Python or Ansible automation, and comfort using AI coding assistants

Additional Information

• Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy
• Join an inclusive, diverse and values driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices
• Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move.