Network Engineer

Randstad Defence is currently partnering with a top-tier Defence company who are working on a critical enterprise network modernisation program. They will lead the planning and designing of the communications, surveillance systems, and network services to support the critical air traffic control functions. To support this program, they are looking for strong Network Engineering professionals.

These are long term contract positions based in their Melbourne office. As the roles involve working with high security networks, the eligible candidates must be Australian Citizens and eligible to get a Defence Security Clearance.

About the Role

• Provide technical direction for enterprise-wide support on management of critical networks.
• Provide network operations and service management support.
• Provide escalation for Tier II organisation.
• Work closely with the Enterprise Architecture team, PMO, Business IT, Infrastructure Leads, and third-party service providers to resolve complex network issues.
• Keep up to date with current and new network architectures and maintain expertise in data network technologies.
• Work as part of a network monitoring team to ensure network operations are efficient, secure, and provide status on major issues that may arise.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Network Engineering or Computer Science degree with network specialisation.
• Cisco and F5 Certifications (CCNP or CCIE preferred).
• Experience with Tier 3 Support for a Critical Enterprise Network.
• Proven experience in network design, implementation, and network operations including cloud networking.
• Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routers and switches, Juniper routers and switches, radio systems, VMware, and Firewalls (F5, Palo Alto).
• Understanding of IPv4 protocols and emerging IPv6 deployments.
• Experience with routing protocols (BGP,ISIS, OSPF).
• Advanced networking knowledge in WAN architectures (MPLS with Segment Routing and SD-WAN, VXLAN & VPN methods).

Our offer to you

• Competitive remuneration;
• Flexibility and work-life balance;
• Unique opportunity to contribute your great skills to the programs of national significance;

If you're successful, you'll join a collaborative team of highly experienced and talented professionals. If these roles sound enticing to you, please do not hesitate to apply now or send Eve an email at eve.joshi@randstad.com.au. I would love to hear from you and discuss these roles further in detail and in confidence.

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