Network Engineer – Corporate IP & Security Operations
Location: Sydney, NSW
Work Type: Full-time | 24/7 Rotating Roster

Join a high-performing Corporate Network Operations team, where your expertise in IP networking and security will directly support the performance, reliability, and security of important enterprise systems. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to play a hands-on role in ensuring optimal service delivery across complex hybrid environments spanning on-premises and cloud infrastructure.

About the Role

As a Network Engineer, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day operations, administration, and incident response for corporate IP and security networks. You’ll work across a range of technologies including Cisco routers and switches, Fortinet and Checkpoint firewalls, and network monitoring systems like Splunk.

This position operates within a 24/7 shift environment, ensuring continuous support and high availability for critical enterprise applications and services. You’ll collaborate with peers and vendor partners to resolve incidents, implement changes, and continually enhance network performance and resilience.

About You

You’re an analytical, hands-on network professional with a strong technical foundation and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes in busy environments. You thrive in 24/7 operations and are motivated by problem-solving and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to network and security events within defined SLAs.
• Perform operations and administration on Cisco network devices, wireless networks, and load balancers.
• Support firewall operations and log management (Checkpoint, Fortinet, Splunk).
• Conduct incident root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and maintain documentation.
• Support ITIL-aligned processes across Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management.
• Drive network automation, process improvement, and service optimisation initiatives.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure timely incident resolution and project delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in IP Networking or Information Security operations.
• Cisco routers, switches, wireless, and load balancing platforms
• Checkpoint and/or Fortinet firewalls
• Unix/Linux systems and TCP/IP networking fundamentals
• Authentication systems (AD, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS)
• Monitoring and analytics tools (Splunk, ELK, NMS systems)
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a customer-centric approach.

Certifications:

• CCNA, Security+, ITIL Foundation
• Checkpoint or Fortinet certification
• Familiarity with virtualised or cloud networking environments

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to enterprise-grade IP network and security technologies
• cooperative and supportive operations environment
• Ongoing learning, certification support, and career progression opportunities
• flexible role with impact across key business systems and services

Ready to apply?

Reach out to Ryan Atack at ryan.atack@talentinternational.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-atack/

About the Role

A government organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver the next-generation Voice Over IP (VOIP) VHF Radio capability as part of a national technology modernisation program.

You will lead the delivery of mission-critical radio projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, efficiently, and within agreed scope, budget, and timeframes. Working closely with engineering and program teams, you’ll help enable a more reliable and connected aviation communications network for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver VOIP VHF Radio projects in line with scope, time, and budget.
• Coordinate technical and engineering resources across multiple teams.
• Plan and manage rollout of radio services across Australia.
• Oversee testing and integration of end-to-end VOIP systems in a regulated environment.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Build effective working relationships with technical experts and stakeholders.

About You

You’re a practical, hands-on project manager who thrives in complex technical environments. You take pride in seeing work through to completion and supporting others to achieve success.

You’ll bring:

• Experience delivering VOIP, radio, or communication network projects.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical, high-availability systems.
• Solid stakeholder engagement and vendor coordination skills.
• Familiarity with emerging communications technologies (LEO, LTE).
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear, respectful communication and a collaborative approach.

Requirements

• Australian Citizen (mandatory)
• Able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance
• Available to work onsite at least 3 days per week

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexibility built in
• Inclusive, respectful, and safety-focused workplace culture
• Work alongside skilled technical specialists on nationally significant infrastructure
• Stable 12-month engagement with strong extension potential
• Contribute to a program that directly supports Australia’s aviation safety

Why Join

This is an opportunity to be part of a major modernisation initiative that’s improving how essential services are delivered across Australia. You’ll be supported by an experienced and collaborative team that values integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Apply now to play a key role in shaping the future of Australia’s aviation communications network.

Join a leading telco organisation driving continuous improvement in network performance and reliability.

Talent’s client is expanding their Network Engineering team and looking for two IP DevOps Engineers to play a key role in designing, implementing, and operating critical IP infrastructure that keeps millions of customers connected.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and deliver scalable, cost-effective network solutions aligned with architecture and operational standards.
• Manage capacity, lifecycle, and performance for IP platforms.
• Implement network changes, ensuring quality, testing, and reliability.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across network operations.
• Participate in 24×7 on-call rotations and planned night work (within a standard 40-hour week).
• Contribute to roadmap and capital planning initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience in telecommunications or ICT.
• Strong technical skills across MPLS, BGP, Ethernet, SDN, QoS, and firewall/security.
• Proven experience in network automation and DevOps practices.
• Solid understanding of ITIL and Agile methodologies.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in high-performing, collaborative teams.

Why you’ll love it

Join a high-performing network team focused on innovation, reliability, and performance. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values flexibility, ownership, and continuous learning – all while contributing to one of New Zealand’s most critical network domains.

📅 Start: ASAP

📍 Location: Auckland (Hybrid working)

📆 Contract: Until 31 March 2026

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced IP or Network Engineer ready to take on a new challenge, hit Apply today – we’d love to hear from you!

We have partnered with an NSW Government client and they are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with a solid Aruba background to join their team on a 12m contract. You will play a crucial role in supporting the systems that keep their statewide operations running smoothly. The role plays the lead role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the district’s hybrid network.

In this role, you will

Propose, develop, and implement improvements, systems, and solutions to improve the LHD network and systems, ensuring system efficiency, minimising network downtime, and adhering to Service Level Agreements.

Administration and Management of Network Services, including but not limited to DNS, DHCP, Equipment and Environment Monitoring in a mixed vendor environment comprising of but not limited to HP/Aruba, Palo Alto, and Cisco.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive document library for the current network environment, ensuring data validity within the ICT CMDB. This includes fostering a positive team mindset regarding technical documentation, including mentoring and training team members.

Maintain a fit for a purpose network environment to meet current and future organisational needs via continuous monitoring, tracking, troubleshooting, and analysis of the district’s network infrastructure, systems, and data to prevent faults and downtime.

Develop, implement and manage networking and other ICT system security procedures to ensure alignment and compliance with industry best practices and client policies.

About you

Strong Aruba experience is essential for this role and relevant extensive industry experience in supporting and managing hybrid environments with vendors such as HP/Aruba, Cisco, Palo Alto.

Proven ability to manage, maintain and support a wide range of technologies and equipment, including but not limited to IP, VRF, Switching and Routing Protocols (Spanning Tree, LACP, VLAN, QoS, BGP, OSPF), Switch Stacking, DNS, DHCP & SSO.

Extensive experience designing scalable and resilient wired and wireless network infrastructure with expertise in planning, implementing, and managing large projects in a challenging mission-critical environment with experience identifying aspects of a complex network environment that require continuous improvements.

Experience with delivering IT services using a service management framework such as ITIL to provide capacity, availability, problem and incident management using a service-delivery mindset and customer experience focus.

Additional information

• Current Class C Driver’s licence is essential
• Up to $900 + super per day
• This is a full time 12m contract role, onsite 5 days
• Please note – candidates will need to have full working rights for this opportunity (Australian citizen or permanent resident). Client is unable to sponsor

This leading Education provider is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to manage, secure, and optimise their IT network infrastructure.

In this role you will manage the environment, project implementation and to provide support services to resolve incidents/problems and action customer requests while operating within the ITIL Framework.

Key activities

• Maintain documentation of the network infrastructure and recommend improvements to network management.
• Life cycle management and administration of all network devices (cisco catalyst, Meraki and DNAC), ensure security patches and updates are timely rolled out.
• Maintain and improve the Cisco catalyst and Meraki Wifi network.
• Monitor and optimise internet traffic in the enterprise network
• Maintain the Cisco ISE environment and ensure relevant security policies are in place.
• Manage the Data centre network and top of rack networking.
• Maintain and improving cloud networking stack (AWS and Azure).
• Proactively look for, recommend, and implement improvements to IT management.

Skills and experience

• Strong background and hands-on experience with Cisco switches and routers
• Strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including policy configuration, threat management, and performance optimisation
• Exposure to Cisco ISE environments highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of SIEM, SASE (Zscaler/Prisma), Cisco Umbrella, Nexus data centre switches, and load balancers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver to key milestones.
• Minim CCNP certification.

Apply now or contact Alistair Barr on 0480 804 583 for a confidential discussion.

Our customer is seeking an Operations Engineer to provide high quality technical and operational support for customer infrastructure and subscriber technologies / systems, and to provide technical excellence and leadership to other members of the project & operations engineering and Support Services group ensuring total customer satisfaction and compliance to contractual key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility for the overall technical operation and maintenance of systems and subsystems of the P25 system for QLD and QLD Government Wireless Network (GWN).

• Ongoing high end technical, engineering and upgrade support for main systems and subsystems used on the P25 and associated Core systems and Remote Sites, Console Dispatch System, Voice/Telephony Logging Systems associated LAN/WANs, external interfaces and Network Management Systems.
• Act as a technical escalation point for Network Operations Control Centre (NOCC) staff and Field Engineers requiring technical assistance.
• Provide advice and support to our customers and internal stakeholders and be available (via phone and physically) to stakeholders and/or users requiring technical assistance.
• Participate in regular on call roster for after-hours call out to resolve urgent system problems. The on call component will be a rotating roster shared with other engineers
• Support after hours planned maintenance and system upgrade activities.
• Follow standard Operational and Help Desk operating procedures; accurately log and update all Help Desk tickets using incident/call tracking software.
• Escalate to management any systemic issues that are operational and customer impacting to engage further engineering support for root cause and resolution.
• Produce and/or update “as-built” documentation for supported systems, as required.
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Ensure supported system installation and configuration is in accordance with documentation and Business Quality Installation Standards.

Desirable Skills:

• Telecommunications, Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
• Motorola P25 System Experience
• Microsoft Windows Server and/or SQL certification
• CompTIA Linux+
• Cisco Certified Network Certification
• Juniper Certification
• ITIL Certification

12 month contract // Day Rates // Brisbane

Please click apply or call Dan Thomas on 0409 898 727 / email daniel.thomas@talentinternational.com

• 24-month fixed term contract on offer – Must be Australian Citizen
• Work on the largest Network Transformation Program in Australia
• Unique program of work – Interview and start ASAP

This Federal government department is currently on the lookout for a several experienced Network Engineers to work on a multi-billion-dollar Network Transformation program. You will be responsible for the build of a brand new network and transition activities from the old network to the new.

To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen capable of obtaining a security clearance

Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer and implement solutions that support customer requirements and critical backbone architecture
• Create network documentation and training as required for supporting engineering and NOC teams
• Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management
• Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimizatio

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Networking, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of network engineering experience with IP networks
• 6+ years of experience in the design, development and implementation of IP and MPLS network architectures.
• Good understanding of SD-WAN and SD-Access
• Strong documentation experience
• Experience with NDFC is highly regarded

If you would like to know more information, please reach out to Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

• Network Specialist
• 6 – 12 months initial contract with possible extension
• Adelaide Based Position

This Network Engineer role will provide advanced technical expertise across voice and networking environments, ensuring the stability, performance, and security of critical network and communication systems. The role focuses on managing, maintaining, and optimising Cisco and Palo Alto infrastructure while also supporting voice solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support enterprise networking and voice solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Administer and maintain Cisco Call Manager and related voice technologies.
• Manage and support Palo Alto firewalls, including configuration and security policy management.
• Oversee IP, MPLS, SIP, routing, and switching environments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network and voice-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver high-quality network and voice services.
• Maintain documentation, diagrams, and configuration records.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a Network or Senior Network Engineer.
• Strong expertise in Cisco technologies (CCNP or CCIE certification highly desirable).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Call Manager, SIP, and related voice protocols.
• Solid knowledge of firewalls and security practices (Palo Alto experience preferred).
• Deep understanding of IP networking, MPLS, routing, and switching.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and voice issues.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

If the above role sounds of interest, please click on “Apply Now”, or get in touch with Ivan via ivan.aureus@talentinternational.com

Transmission Core Technical Specialist- Carrier Ethernet

Location: Sydney (100% on-site)
Work Pattern: Rotating shift roster (morning, afternoon, night)
Start: Immediate or As soon as possible
Salary: $120k-150k base

Are you ready to be at the heart of a high-performance network, ensuring seamless connectivity for thousands of customers? We’re looking for a Transmission Core Technical Specialist Carrier Ethernet to join a flexible Tier 2 Network Operations team.

This role is critical for maintaining network reliability, performance, and availability by managing complex operational processes, overseeing service assurance, and collaborating with vendors, managed service providers, and internal engineering teams.

What you’ll do:

• Rapidly resolve complex network faults and manage critical incident escalations.
• Lead Problem Management activities including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Reduce fault rates and improve network reliability to enhance customer experience.
• Contribute to network expansion, upgrades, and new technology introduction by advising on design improvements.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in network architecture, providing approvals and participating in Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews.
• Analyse network performance, support automation initiatives, and drive continuous service improvements.
• Manage technical training, security access certification, and collaborate on operational excellence initiatives with vendors and suppliers.

What we’re looking for:

• Professional qualifications in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related Science field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting multi-vendor IP and/or Carrier Ethernet networks (Cisco, Nokia, Huawei) in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
• Deep knowledge of IP and/or Carrier Ethernet protocols and technologies including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, LDP, Segment Routing, and related control/data plane mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 services (VPLS, Epipe, etc.) and Layer 3 services (L3VPN, EVPN), with QoS knowledge.
• Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible) highly desirable.
• Vendor certifications (e.g., CCNP, NRS II) are a plus.
• Proven experience supporting multi-vendor technologies in busy operational environments, including incident resolution and escalation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Why join us:

• Supportive, vibrant workplace with access to on-site amenities including restaurants, cafes, gym, and medical facilities.
• Convenient transport with dedicated shuttle services to major metro stations.
• Inclusive parental leave policies and flexible leave options.
• Opportunities to grow professionally through extensive learning resources and programs.
• Connect with employee-led networks supporting diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and professional growth.

If you thrive in a busy, cooperative environment and have a passion for network excellence, we want you on our team!

Ready to apply?

Reach out to Ryan Atack at ryan.atack@talentinternational.com.

Network Operations – Compliance Director

Location: Sydney, Australia
Reports To: VP Network Operations
Start: Immediate or As soon as possible
Salary: $230k-250k base

About the Role

Are you a strategic leader with deep expertise in telecommunications compliance? We’re looking for a Network Operations Compliance Director to ensure our network operates in full alignment with all regulatory obligations, including those governed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). This is a high-impact leadership role where your decisions will shape operational compliance across all network activities.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development and execution of network compliance strategies aligned with ACMA and other regulatory bodies.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, Communications Alliance, and government stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assessing impacts on operations.
• Provide independent oversight of network operations to ensure compliance with both external regulations and internal governance standards.
• Oversee the implementation of external review recommendations and corrective actions.
• Partner with Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to report and remediate identified gaps.
• Ensure full compliance with Emergency Call Service obligations, including location accuracy, call routing, and system resilience.
• Lead incident response and reporting for emergency service breaches.
• Own and maintain the control register for Network Operations and lead assurance schedules.
• Provide guidance and training to operational teams on regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present regular compliance and control performance reports to executive leadership and regulatory authorities.
• Lead internal investigations and oversee remediation of potential breaches.

Financial Impact:

• Direct influence on mitigating regulatory risks and avoiding penalties exceeding $100M.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Proven experience leading large-scale operational compliance or assurance functions in telecommunications or critical infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of ACMA, SOCI, carrier license frameworks, and emergency service continuity standards.
• Strong leadership in operational governance, incident management, and risk frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to embed compliance into technical and operational environments.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is advantageous.

Key Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to regulatory risk.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex telecommunications environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all organisational levels.

Ready to apply?

Apply now for a private & confidential chat

Transmission Core Technical Specialist, Carrier Ethernet

Location: Sydney
Business Unit: Networks
Work Pattern: Rotating shift roster, including morning, afternoon, and night
Start: Immediate or As soon as possible
Salary: $120k-150k base

About the Role

The Transmission Core Technical Specialist Carrier Ethernet plays a critical role in ensuring the high performance, availability, and reliability of the network by performing key operational processes and providing technical governance across change, problem, and incident management. The role is essential to maintaining an outstanding customer experience and includes oversight of service assurance activities delivered by suppliers.

Operating within a Tier 2 Network Operations team, the specialist provides 24×7 support on a rotating roster based in the Network Operations Centre in Macquarie Park. Beyond resolving complex technical issues and mentoring less experienced team members, the role requires strong collaboration with managed service providers, equipment vendors, and internal engineering teams to support network strategies, solution onboarding, and ongoing operational improvements.

What you’ll do:

• Rapidly resolve complex faults escalated beyond the Managed Service to minimise customer impact and manage critical incident escalations.
• Lead Problem Management activities, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and coordination with suppliers and vendors to address recurring network issues.
• Protect revenue and improve customer experience by reducing fault rates and enhancing the reliability of the Transport network.
• Contribute to network expansion, upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies/products by advising on design improvements and providing approvals aligned with service quality standards.
• Guide business partners on network architecture and ensure supportability of new solutions, participating as a Subject Matter Expert in Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews.
• Analyse network performance data, support automation initiatives, and drive service improvements through alarm tuning, event correlation, and input to tools strategy.
• Manage technical training, security access certification, and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives with Engineering, Vendors, and Managed Service Suppliers.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant professional qualifications in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related Science field.
• Extensive hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting multi-vendor IP and/or Carrier Ethernet networks (Nokia, Cisco, Huawei) in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
• Deep technical knowledge of IP and/or Carrier Ethernet network protocols and technologies including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, LDP, Segment Routing, and related control/data plane mechanisms.
• Solid understanding of Layer 2 services (VPLS, Epipe, etc.) and Layer 3 services (L3VPN, EVPN), along with Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Python and Ansible is highly desirable.
• Vendor certifications (e.g., CCNP, NRS II) are desirable.
• Demonstrable experience supporting multi-vendor technologies in high-paced operational settings, including incident resolution and escalation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and non-technical business partners.

What’s in it for you:

• Supportive team and office environment, with vibrant campus life and facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office.
• Inclusive carer-neutral paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Competitive leave including 2 ‘Connected Leave’ days.
• Access to resources, webinars, and support through internal employee portals.
• Own your growth through an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue.
• Connect at work through employee-led volunteer groups focused on culture, wellbeing, diversity, and professional development.

Ready to apply?

Reach out to Ryan Atack at ryan.atack@talentinternational.com.

Transmission Core Technical Specialist – DWDM

Location: Sydney (100% on-site)
Work Pattern: Rotating shift roster (morning, afternoon, night)
Start: Immediate or As soon as possible
Salary: $120k-150k base

About the Role

We’re looking for a Transmission Core Technical Specialist to join a high-performing Tier 2 Network Operations team, ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and availability of our transport network.

This is a hands-on role with a critical focus on incident, problem, and change management, supporting network operations and service assurance while collaborating closely with vendors, managed service providers, and internal engineering teams.

What you’ll do:

• Rapidly resolve complex network faults and manage critical incident escalations to minimise customer impact.
• Lead Problem Management activities, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation with suppliers and vendors.
• Improve network reliability, reduce fault rates, and protect revenue by driving service improvements.
• Advise on network expansions, upgrades, and new technologies, ensuring designs meet operational and service quality standards.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and guide business partners on network architecture.
• Analyse performance data, support automation initiatives, and improveimprove network monitoring tools.
• Manage technical training, security certifications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

• Professional qualifications in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related Science field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with multi-vendor Long-Haul and Metro DWDM networks (e.g., Nokia, Infinera, Huawei).
• Strong understanding of DWDM technologies including ROADM, TOADM, and Optical Amplifiers.
• Proven ability to support multi-vendor technologies in busybusy operational environments, including incident resolution and escalation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset across technical teams and business partners.

What’s in it for you:

• Supportive team and vibrant office environment with on-site facilities (cafes, gym, medical services, post office).
• Convenient transport options, including a shuttle from the nearby metro station or secure parking.
• Inclusive paid parental leave and competitive leave entitlements.
• Access to extensive learning resources and professional development programs.
• Opportunities to connect with employee-led networks and initiatives focused on wellbeing, diversity, and professional growth.

If you’re ready to play a key role in keeping our transport network running at its best and thrive in a collaborative, flexible environment, we want to hear from you!

Ready to apply?

Reach out to Ryan Atack at ryan.atack@talentinternational.com.