Network Engineer
Summary
The Network Engineer will design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and security devices. The role involves troubleshooting complex network issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability.
Salary: $700 - $800 p.d.
About the Company
Our client is a leading, national Australian business.
About the Role
Seeking a Network Engineer to join a growing technology team and support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise network infrastructure.
This role is ideal for someone with hands-on networking experience who is looking to further develop their technical depth while working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain enterprise network environments including LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, and VPNs
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
- Assist with network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvement projects
- Monitor network performance, availability, and security, responding to incidents and alerts
- Work closely with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure network reliability and compliance
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
- Provide third-level technical support and contribute to root cause analysis
About You
- Significant experience as a network engineer
- Prior leadership and/or management experience
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching
- Hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies (e.g. Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto or similar)
- Experience supporting firewall and VPN technologies
- Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in production environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable (but not essential):
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent
- Experience with network monitoring tools and ITSM platforms
- Understanding of network security principles and best practices
The Benefits
- Initial 2-month contract with view to extend
- Immediate start
- Competitive day rates
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Maaz Mian on Maaz.Mian@Davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -012026-42286. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com