Senior Network Engineer, Australia

Airwallex; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior / Staff Network Engineer in San Francisco to lead the design and deployment of secure, global network infrastructure. The role involves creating hybrid networks that connect offices and cloud environments while also mentoring engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Juniper and Palo Alto solutions, strong networking skills, and a background in IT management.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience with designing, implementing and maintaining network solutions.
• Experience with networking for international connectivity.
• Strong understanding of networking hardware command-line configurations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy network infrastructure for enterprise and cloud settings.
• Mentor engineers across the global infrastructure team.
• Lead the troubleshooting of complex network devices.

Skills

Juniper and Palo Alto Networks solutions

Command-line configuration

WiFi technology

Network engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

AWS

Cisco

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

About Airwallex

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale.

Attributes We Value

We hire builders with founder‑like energy who aim for real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role‑related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.

About The Team

Corporate IT drives our IT support, engineering and business engineering functions at Airwallex. IT Engineering is the core team that manages our technology experience from communications and video conferencing to managing computers, applications, identity and access management. Network Operations builds our corporate network, supports international access for all staff worldwide, and ensures a reliable, stable experience for remote and in‑office needs. We partner with every business unit to solve challenges and create solutions.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior / Staff Network Engineer, you will define the global technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap for Airwallex’s enterprise and cloud network infrastructure. You will design and deploy highly secure, multi‑region hybrid network patterns that bridge physical offices, data centers, and multi‑cloud environments (AWS/Alibaba Cloud) at massive scale. Acting as a principal technical leader, you will champion infrastructure‑as‑code automation, optimize routing protocols for low‑latency financial systems, and mentor engineers across our global infrastructure team.

Responsibilities

• Build the foundations of our new corporate network and help design the team structure and size for the future
• Design and build corporate network infrastructure for new Airwallex offices as we expand globally, and upgrade our existing portfolio
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and secure corporate network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wireless, VPN) across multiple global offices and regions
• Configure on‑prem gateway/router/networking hardware globally, including mixed vendors in some locations
• Manage global connectivity over international leased lines and domestic internet connections
• Lead the configuration and troubleshooting of complex network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points
• Own CorpNet and act as a first‑responder or escalation point for complex network issues, running incidents to completion and producing after‑action reports
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., CorpSec, ProdSec, Engineering, Product, IT Engineering, Workplace, etc.) to integrate network solutions and support business initiatives
• Work with IT Engineering and IT Support on troubleshooting network issues on endpoints, including basic IT operations support, and build a core networking understanding among the team
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures
• Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions to stay ahead of business growth
• Mentor, develop and coach other network engineers and staff, sharing knowledge and fostering skill development within the team – manage underperformers and attract talent
• Participate in a global on‑call rotation, providing primary response for corporate networking issues in a follow‑the‑sun model

Who You Are

We’re looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior‑level experience with designing, implementing and maintaining Juniper and Palo Alto Networks vendor solutions
• Demonstrated experience in a multi/mixed networking vendor environment (Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco, Aruba, etc.) in a global company
• Experience with networking solutions for mainland China and international connectivity
• Strong fundamental understanding of wifi technology and endpoint engineering – hardware knowledge a plus (Juniper Mist, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, etc.)
• Expert understanding of command‑line configuration of networking hardware and vendors (JunOS, IOS, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect, Prisma/Prisma Cloud and core networking fundamentals
• Managed or lead a team of network engineers – ideally at a startup, from early days to a large corporate footprint, you’ve seen the growth happen and know the problems that come with it
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Strong, demonstrated written and verbal English communication skills
• Understanding of common identity standards, including SAML, OAuth, SSO, etc.
• Experience using and understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Understanding of RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, ACLs and common access management principles in security and corporate IT environments
• Experience working in all SaaS‑based systems and applications
• Strong understanding of MDM systems (macOS, Windows; Kandji, JAMF, Intune, etc.)
• Ability to move fast and urgently, making correct decisions and assumptions – sometimes without all the information

Equal Opportunity

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and any applicant is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.