We're seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for designing, implementing, supporting and optimising enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises, remote and cloud environments.

This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll play a key role in ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing connectivity across the organisation. You'll work across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and cloud networking while contributing to infrastructure improvements, cyber security initiatives and business-critical projects.

You'll collaborate closely with infrastructure, security and cloud teams, as well as external vendors and service providers, to maintain a resilient and scalable network setting.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for designing, implementing, supporting and optimising enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises, remote and cloud environments.

This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll play a key role in ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing connectivity across the organisation. You'll work across LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs and cloud networking while contributing to infrastructure improvements, cyber security initiatives and business-critical projects.

You'll collaborate closely with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams, as well as external vendors and service providers, to maintain a resilient and scalable network environment.

Key Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure

- Design, implement and support enterprise network infrastructure.
- Configure and maintain routers, switches, wireless networks and WAN connectivity.
- Monitor network availability, performance and capacity across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Perform firmware upgrades, patching and lifecycle management of network devices.

Routing, Switching & Cloud Connectivity

- Configure and support:
- Routing & Switching
- VLANs & VRFs
- VPNs
- DNS & DHCP
- Internet connectivity
- Hybrid cloud networking

- Troubleshoot complex network incidents and performance issues.
- Support connectivity across corporate offices, remote users and operational sites.

Network Security





- Administer firewalls and network security controls.
- Manage secure traffic flows between external, internal and cloud environments.
- Review firewall rules, segmentation and secure remote access.
- Work alongside cyber security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Maintain monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities.

Monitoring & Documentation

- Monitor network health using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Maintain network diagrams, standards, configurations and technical documentation.
- Follow structured change management processes.
- Participate in incident response and continual service improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Work closely with internal technology teams, vendors and managed service providers.
- Contribute to infrastructure projects, cloud connectivity initiatives and network upgrades.
- Provide technical input into future network architecture and operational planning.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Relevant industry certifications in networking, infrastructure, or security are desirable
- ITIL Foundation certification desirable
- Security-related certification is an advantage

Skills

- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Strong understanding of network architecture, routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, wireless networking, and hybrid connectivity principles
- Hands-on experience configuring and supporting routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and related network services
- Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts including virtual networks, segmentation, routing, network security controls, and connectivity to cloud-hosted services
- Experience administering centralised firewall policies and managing secure traffic flows between external,



internal, corporate, and backend services
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for complex network incidents and performance issues across on-premises and cloud environments
- Understanding of network security concepts including segmentation, secure remote access, firewall rule management, monitoring, and policy governance
- Experience with network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance analysis tools
- Excellent interpersonal, documentation, change management, and stakeholder communication skills
- Strong change control process knowledge
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Strong documentation skills, including maintaining diagrams, standards, technical procedures, and firewall/network policy records

Experience

- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure support in medium to large organisations
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments across on-premises and cloud-connected platforms
- Experience managing firewalls, routing, switching, wireless services, VPNs and core network services
- Experience supporting cloud network connectivity, hybrid network design, and secure access to cloud-hosted services
- Experience administering centralised firewall environments and managing traffic flows between external, internal, corporate and backend services
- Experience with network monitoring, incident response, problem management, and performance optimisation
- Familiarity with structured IT operations, change management, documentation, vendor collaboration, and security governance

At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 *** or email ***********@clicks.com.au

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📌 Network Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Clicks It Recruitment
📍 Brisbane