Senior Network Engineer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • ASAP start | CBD/WFH hybrid

We’re seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong automation experience to join a high-performing technology team focused on modernising and optimising complex network environments through automation, cloud integration, and scalable infrastructure solutions.

You’ll play a key role in designing, supporting, and automating enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, cloud, and campus environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across LAN/WAN, wireless, security, cloud, and data centre environments
  • Lead network automation initiatives using Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps methodologies
  • Develop and maintain automation frameworks, scripts, and operational tooling
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues
  • Support strategic technology roadmaps and infrastructure improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure solutions
  • Mentor engineers and contribute technical leadership across the team
  • Identify opportunities to improve reliability, performance, and operational efficiency

Skills and experience

  • Minimum 7+ years’ experience working within large-scale enterprise or data centre environments
  • Strong networking expertise across routing, switching, wireless, and security technologies
  • Experience working with enterprise platforms such as Cisco, Aruba, Arista, and cloud networking technologies
  • Exposure to modern data centre technologies including ACI, VXLAN, and software-defined networking
  • Strong automation and scripting experience using tools such as; Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell/Bash
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
  • Cloud experience across AWS and/or Azure
  • Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and operational tooling
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively within complex enterprise environments

If you’re passionate about enterprise networking and automation and want to play a key role in modern infrastructure transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

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