Network Engineer

• 3 month CONTRACT with potential extensions

• Hybrid working arrangement (3-4 days in Melbourne CBD)

• Daily rate: $750 (inc SUPER)

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our client's IT operations team. In this critical operational role, you will act as the backbone of their daily infrastructure, ensuring seamless, secure, and uninterrupted connectivity across the enterprise. This position is tailored for a proactive technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at stabilizing and maintaining robust network ecosystems. If you are looking to leverage your enterprise networking expertise in a dynamic setting, this contract engagement is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Drive the delivery of core BAU network operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across the client's enterprise network.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve daily technical support tickets, acting swiftly to minimize user impact and network downtime.

• Execute and oversee routine network change management requests in a secure, compliant, and highly controlled manner.

• Perform continuous monitoring and daily health checks on network infrastructure to proactively identify and mitigate potential operational bottlenecks.

• Administer and optimize both wired and wireless network deployments to support a seamless user experience.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Proven hands-on expertise with Fortinet security appliances, specifically involving the configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of FortiGate firewalls.

• Extensive, practical experience designing and maintaining enterprise-grade Cisco routing and switching architectures.

• Demonstrated capability in configuring and managing network access control utilizing Cisco ISE.

• Strong background in overseeing large-scale wireless environments, with specific proficiency managing Cisco 9800 series Wireless LAN Controllers.

• Solid practical experience in the deployment and administration of Aruba wireless networking solutions.

• A foundational understanding of SD-WAN concepts, with introductory knowledge or hands-on exposure to VMware VeloCloud highly regarded.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strong customer-service mindset and the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced operational capacity.

If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and aspirations, please apply! Please feel free to reach out directly to Muneem Meah at muneem.meah(at)aurec.com, should you have any questions!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!