Network Engineering Jobs in Australia
There are 269 open Network Engineering jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 115 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are networking, firewall and cisco.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | year | A$115,674 | A$144,148 | A$180,000 | 14 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- networking 40%
- firewall 33%
- cisco 32%
- wan 28%
- cloud 23%
- automation 16%
- bgp 16%
- network-security 16%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 53 · 20%
- Onsite 33 · 12%
- Remote 2 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 17% of the 18 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 110
- Lead 9
- Principal 6
- C-level 4
- Middle 3
- Intern 2
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 41
- 501-1000 employees 13
- 51-200 employees 4
- 11-50 employees 3
Network Administrator – Adelaide
Network Administrator supporting and improving enterprise network and security infrastructure across multiple Australian sites, focused on Palo Alto firewalls/Panorama, SD-WAN, switching, wireless, and core network services.
Senior Cloud Network Engineer (AWS)
Designs and secures AWS cloud networks and Palo Alto firewalls for a fintech equities platform, ensuring resilient, high-performance infrastructure and hybrid connectivity.
Network Engineer
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.
Network Engineer
Network Engineer on a 6-month banking modernization contract, responsible for Cisco infrastructure upgrades, security patching, 2nd-line support, and network automation using Terraform and Python.
Network Engineer
The Network Engineer will design, configure, and maintain complex LAN, WAN, and wireless network environments, including Cisco security devices and F5 load balancers. The role involves troubleshooting network infrastructure and supporting multi-site operations across both private and public cloud environments.
Network Engineer
The Network Engineer will design, configure, and maintain Cuscal's complex LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure, including Cisco security appliances and F5 load balancers. The role involves troubleshooting network hardware and software, managing projects, and participating in a 24/7 on-call roster.
Senior Network Engineer
Senior Network Engineer designs, secures, and maintains enterprise networks for clients, focusing on firewalls, routing, switching, and load balancing while ensuring uptime and performance within ITIL frameworks.
Senior Network Engineer
Leads network infrastructure upgrades, security, and automation for an enterprise banking client, focusing on Cisco/WAN/LAN systems, firewall management, and DevOps practices like Terraform.
Senior Network Engineer
Senior Network Engineer designs, implements, and maintains secure network and security infrastructure for client environments, including hybrid cloud and datacentre networking, while leading technical delivery and acting as a senior escalation point.
Level 3 Network Engineer
Level 3 Network Engineer at an Australian MSP, owning complex enterprise network incidents and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Aruba, and Meraki environments on-site in Sydney while mentoring junior engineers.
Sr. Network Engineer- SRv6
The Senior Network Engineer will support Optus network transformation and modernization initiatives, focusing on SRv6, MPLS, and service provider network architecture. The role requires extensive experience with routing protocols, network automation tools, and carrier-grade hardware like Nokia and Cisco.
Senior Network Engineer
The Senior Network Engineer will design, support, and maintain network infrastructure including WAN, LAN, routers, and firewalls while managing Microsoft and VMware environments. The role involves coordinating with vendors, delivering projects on time, and providing high-level technical support.
Network Engineer – Long Term Contract | Canberra
Hands-on Network Engineer on a long-term contract supporting a major Australian Government environment in Canberra, focused on enterprise network design, troubleshooting, hybrid cloud connectivity, and Layer 2 networking.