Network Engineer

Anchorleaf is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the implementation, validation, and optimisation of multi-vendor enterprise and telecom IP network solutions. This is a hands-on contract role focused on translating approved designs into reliable, production-ready network deployments.

About the role

You will work from existing high-level and low-level designs to configure, implement, test, and validate IP network solutions across Cisco and Juniper environments. You will build lab environments that replicate production scenarios, perform functional and failover testing, and support delivery teams through implementation, documentation, and troubleshooting.

The role is suited to a practical Network Engineer with strong implementation experience across routing, switching, and firewall technologies, who understands design intent and can ensure solutions are delivered accurately and reliably.

Key responsibilities

• Implement network solutions based on approved HLD and LLD designs.
• Build and configure lab environments for end-to-end testing and validation.
• Configure and support Cisco and Juniper routing and switching platforms.
• Implement and troubleshoot firewall technologies.
• Perform functional, failover, and interoperability testing.
• Prepare test plans, validation reports, MOPs, and implementation documentation.
• Support rollout activities, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer to delivery teams.

Skills and experience

• 4 to 6 years of experience in IP networking, implementation, validation, and lab testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, and firewalls, including BGP and OSPF/IS-IS.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco and Juniper platforms.
• Good understanding of network services, including DHCP, DNS, and Syslog.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of firewall platforms such as Fortinet and Check Point.
• Exposure to EVPN/VXLAN.
• Experience with Wireshark, TCPdump, IXIA, or Spirent.
• Familiarity with Cisco ACI, NSO, or automation tools such as Python, Ansible, or NETCONF/YANG.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Telecommunications, Networking, Engineering, or a related discipline is desirable.
• Certifications such as CCNP, JNCIS, or JNCIP will be highly regarded.

Mandatory requirements

• Candidates must have full Australian work rights.
• Candidates must be currently based in Australia.
• Fully remote work is not available.
• Candidates must be able to work on-site or in a hybrid arrangement in Sydney, NSW, in line with project and client requirements.

How to apply

Please apply with your updated resume, highlighting your experience in network implementation, Cisco and Juniper environments, routing and switching, firewall technologies, lab validation, network testing, and production rollout support.

Only candidates with full Australian work rights and Australian-based availability will be considered.

Work location: Hybrid remote in Sydney, NSW.

Pay: $500.00 – $600.00 per day

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW