Senior Network Engineer | Kanji IT
Own the Network. Solve the Hard Problems. Keep APAC Connected.
Kanji IT is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to take ownership of enterprise network operations, infrastructure, and L3 escalation across a complex APAC environment.
Based in Sydney CBD, this is a hands-on senior role for an engineer who is equally comfortable troubleshooting BGP and OSPF, diving into Linux networking, analysing packet captures, and solving complex infrastructure issues.
You'll work as part of a follow-the-sun technical team across Sydney, Auckland, and Perth, collaborating closely with infrastructure, security, development, and support teams.
About The Role
You'll be a key technical escalation point responsible for keeping Kanji IT's LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data centre networks reliable, secure, and highly available.
This role combines network engineering, Linux administration, troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement. You'll have genuine ownership of the environment and the opportunity to improve how the network is designed, monitored, documented, and operated.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the L3 escalation point for complex network incidents and problems
Operate, troubleshoot, and optimise enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data centre networks
Design, peer-review, implement, and validate network changes
Troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, LACP, MLAG/VPC, QoS, and policy-based routing
Perform packet captures, traffic analysis, and root-cause investigations
Manage enterprise WiFi infrastructure, including Extreme Networks controllers
Troubleshoot *****X, RADIUS, WPA2/WPA3, roaming,



and guest networks
Administer Linux environments across CentOS and Ubuntu
Troubleshoot Linux networking using iproute2, nftables/iptables, tc, namespaces, bonding, bridging, and VLANs
Manage enterprise firewalls, VPNs, and Linux-based firewalling
Support network monitoring, logging, and observability platforms
Develop automation and tooling using Bash and Python or GoMaintain accurate network architecture and operational documentation
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, automation, performance, and support processes
About You
You're a senior network engineer who enjoys getting into the detail and solving problems properly.
You'll bring:
5+ years' network engineering experience, including 2+ years at senior/L3 level
Strong production experience with BGP and OSPF
Advanced Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 troubleshooting skills
Strong Linux administration skills, with the ability to troubleshoot networking from the command line
Experience managing enterprise wireless environments
Strong understanding of TCP/IP and network fundamentals
Experience with enterprise firewalls and VPNs
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent documentation and incident communication skills




Experience with Bash and at least one scripting language such as Python, Go, Ruby, or PowerShell
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical teams
Nice to Have
Ansible or other network automation experience
Experience with Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, Datadog, or similar monitoring platforms
CCNP, CCIE, RHCE, or relevant industry certifications
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
Why Join KGIT?
Senior technical role with genuine ownership of the network
Work across a complex APAC setting
Sydney CBD location at 37 York Street
Be part of a follow-the-sun technical team across Sydney, Auckland, and Perth
Work closely with infrastructure, security, development, and technology leaders
Opportunity to drive automation and improve network reliability
Solve challenging technical problems across a Linux-heavy environment
If you're a senior network engineer who likes getting to the root cause, improving systems, and taking ownership of critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
Kanji IT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.
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