Network Engineer

• Senior Network Engineer – 12 Month Contract
• University/Higher Education
• Initial 12-month contract
• Parramatta or Richmond based - 3 days onsite/2 days WFH
• Major network transformation & security uplift program

The role:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer, supporting a major program of network transformation, security uplift and infrastructure remediation.
• This is a hands-on engineering role working across a complex, multi-campus enterprise environment.
• You’ll support initiatives including network segmentation, secure access, Network Access Control (NAC), infrastructure upgrades and the University's broader Modern Campus Network Strategy.
• You’ll work closely with Network Engineering, Cyber Security, Infrastructure and Operations teams to design, implement and support secure and resilient network services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing network segmentation and micro-segmentation solutions
• Supporting NAC platforms such as Aruba ClearPass and policy enforcement
• Delivering network security uplift aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Configuring and supporting enterprise routing, switching, wireless and firewall environments
• Supporting network remediation, hardware refresh and transformation initiatives
• Contributing to SD-WAN, secure access, monitoring and observability uplift
• Producing technical documentation and supporting testing, implementation and BAU handover

About you:

• You’ll be an experienced, hands-on Network Engineer with a strong background supporting large and complex enterprise environments.
• Strong enterprise network engineering experience across implementation, support and operations
• Hands-on experience with network segmentation, NAC and secure access technologies
• Strong Cisco networking experience, with exposure to HPE Aruba/ClearPass and Palo Alto highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, QoS, firewalls and network security
• Experience delivering large-scale network transformation, remediation or security uplift programs
• Experience with technologies such as Illumio, SD-WAN/SASE, SolarWinds, NetFlow, SIEM integration, Citrix ADC/NetScaler, Ruckus, Infoblox or EfficientIP would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Senior Network Engineer who enjoys remaining hands-on while contributing to a significant enterprise network transformation. if the above is a match to your skill-set and experience, please apply NOW and you will be contacted for a further discussion if your profile is deemed a suitable match.