Network Operation Manager - Contract - Brisbane
To design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a strong focus
on routing & switching, network security (Palo Alto firewalls), VPN solutions (Prisma
Global Protect), SD-WAN (Cisco Meraki), and data centre networking (Cisco ACI).
Key Responsibilities & Skills
1. Routing & Switching:
* Design, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN networks.
* Implement dynamic routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
* Configure and manage: VLANs, STP/RSTP, HSRP/VRRP, QoS policies
* Optimize network performance, resiliency, and redundancy
* Conduct capacity planning and network upgrades
2. Network Security (Palo Alto Firewalls):
* Design and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls
* Configure: Security policies, NAT rules, zones, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, IPS/IDS
and threat prevention
* Implement advanced features: URL filtering, WildFire, SSL decryption
* Perform firewall audits, upgrades, and rule optimization
* Respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities
3. VPN & Remote Access (Prisma Global Protect):
* Deploy and maintain Prisma Global Protect VPN
* Configure: Remote access VPN, Site-to-site IPsec VPN
* Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues
* Implement secure access policies and MFA integration
* Ensure seamless connectivity for remote workforce
4. SD-WAN (Cisco Meraki):
* Design and implement Cisco Meraki SD-WAN solutions
* Manage: Auto VPN, traffic shaping, WAN failover, Application-aware routing
* Monitor SD-WAN performance via Meraki Dashboard
* Optimize WAN cost, performance, and availability
* Integrate SD-WAN with cloud and data center networks
5. Data Center Networking (Cisco ACI):
* Deploy and manage Cisco ACI fabric
* Configure: Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts and policies
* Automate network provisioning using ACI policies
* Integrate ACI with legacy networks and L3Out connectivity
* Troubleshoot spine-leaf architecture issues
6. Monitoring & Operations:
* Use of monitoring tools (e.g., Statseeker, SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar)
* Maintain network documentation and diagrams
* Perform root cause analysis for incidents
* Ensure adherence to ITIL processes
Duration: 06 Motnhs and
possible extension
Eligibility: Australian/NZ
Citizens/PR Holders only