Network Engineer (Contract)

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$300 - AU$450 per day

Network & Systems Administrator, 6 Month Contract
Daily rate: $350-$450 inc super

We’re working with a client looking for a hands-on Network & Systems Administrator to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. This role suits someone who enjoys getting into the detail, solving problems, and keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly.

You’ll be working across networking, Linux, and Windows environments, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and operational support rather than purely project work.

What you’ll be doing

  • configuring and supporting network switches and routers in a production environment
  • troubleshooting VLAN, subnet, and general connectivity issues
  • diagnosing network problems using tools like ping, traceroute, and Wireshark
  • administering Linux servers, including user management, log analysis, service restarts, and patching
  • working daily in the Linux command line environment
  • supporting Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
  • resolving user authentication and login issues within Active Directory

What we’re looking for

  • solid experience across networking fundamentals, including routing and switching
  • exposure to protocols such as OSPF and BGP, including concepts like adjacency and peering
  • understanding of VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, and general Cisco networking environments
  • experience working with firewalls and packet capture techniques
  • familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, particularly for CPU, network performance, and alerting
  • proven troubleshooting mindset, able to break down issues logically and methodically

Nice to have

  • exposure to VMware environments
  • broader infrastructure knowledge across hybrid environments

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the person others go to when things break, and who can confidently talk through their troubleshooting approach, not just the tools they’ve used.

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