Senior Network Engineer

Drive network performance, security, and resilience in a mission-critical environment.

Australian Citizenship – mandatory due to security and compliance requirements.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Network Operations Engineer to join a high-performing technology team within a large-scale, secure enterprise environment. You'll play a key role in the design, maintenance, and optimisation of complex networks — ensuring the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure that supports thousands of users.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Architect, implement, and support enterprise-grade LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
• Configure and maintain network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Monitor and optimise network performance to meet uptime and reliability targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues to minimise downtime.
• Enforce network security and support audit/compliance activities.
• Lead infrastructure projects and collaborate with cross-functional technology teams.
• Maintain network documentation, performance reports, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technical staff.

About You

You’re a network professional who’s calm under pressure, passionate about uptime, and skilled at balancing day-to-day operations with continuous improvement.

You’ll need:

• 7+ years' experience in network engineering or operations.
• Strong knowledge of protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and services like DNS, DHCP.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista or similar enterprise network hardware.
• Sound understanding of network security principles and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with monitoring and performance tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE.

What’s On Offer

• Long-term career opportunity with a high-impact, stable organisation.
• Be part of a team responsible for mission-critical infrastructure.
• Work on varied, large-scale projects in a collaborative environment.
• Great work-life balance and professional development support.

Reach out to discuss the position in further detail.