Senior Network Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Consultant with 6- 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments.

The selected candidate will work closely with Australian/African customers, providing high-level technical expertise, consulting, and support across Cisco-based infrastructure environments.

This role requires strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage directly with customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support complex Cisco network infrastructures

• Provide L3-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Work directly with Australian / African customers to understand requirements and provide tailored solutions

• Perform network assessments, audits, and optimization recommendations

• Configure and support:

• Cisco Routing Switching (Catalyst, Nexus)

• Cisco Firewalls (ASA / Firepower)

• Cisco Wireless (WLC, Access Points)

• VPN Remote Access Solutions

• Participate in network migrations, upgrades, and transformation projects

• Ensure high availability, security, and performance of network systems

• Create technical documentation and solution design documents

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers when required

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong expertise in:

• Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

• VLANs, STP, HSRP, VRRP

• Network Security Concepts

• VPN Technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Firepower / ASA

• Experience with Cisco DNA / SD-WAN (preferred)

• Good understanding of network monitoring tools

• Experience in enterprise or managed services environments

Certifications (Preferred):

• CCNP (Mandatory or strongly preferred)

• CCIE (Highly desirable)

• Cisco Security Certifications (Advantage)

Soft Skills Other Requirements:

• Strong customer-facing communication skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership

• Experience working with international clients

• Flexible to align with Australian/UK business hours

• Strong documentation and reporting skills

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