We are partnering with a large, enterprise-focused technology services organisation that is significantly expanding its network engineering and delivery capability. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Technical SME) to play a critical role in the design, implementation, and automation of a nationwide network rollout. This is a hands‑on technical role, suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys working at scale, shaping standards, and solving complex engineering problems. The focus is on technical excellence and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a technical SME across large‑scale routing and switching environments
- Contribute to high‑level and low‑level network design, standards, and build documentation
- Lead and support the implementation and rollout of network devices across a large, distributed setting (thousands of endpoints)
- Support technology migrations, including vendor transitions within enterprise networks
- Work closely with project, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and automated where possible
- Develop and improve deployment automation, configuration templates, and repeatable build processes
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support during rollout and BAU phases
- Help shape future network initiatives and tooling as the practice continues to grow
Technical Requirements (Essential)
- Strong hands‑on experience with Juniper Routing & Switching
- Solid background in Cisco Routing & Switching (enterprise environments)
- Proven experience delivering large‑scale network deployments or migrations
- Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design principles, redundancy, and high availability
- Experience working in complex, multi‑site enterprise networks
- Exposure to automation or scripting for network deployments
Nice to Have
- Experience with Juniper Mist AI (or strong interest in learning it)
- Network automation tooling (e.g. Ansible, Python, vendor‑specific frameworks)
- Relevant vendor certifications (Juniper and/or Cisco)
- Experience working on multi‑year transformation or refresh programmes
What’s On Offer
- Opportunity to work on a high‑profile, multi‑year national network programme
- A genuinely hands‑on technical SME role with influence over design and delivery
- Exposure to contemporary Juniper environments and automation‑led rollouts
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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📌 Senior Network Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Hamilton Barnes
📍 Melbourne
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