Contract through to 31 December **** with view to extend
We're urgently seeking an experienced
Senior Network Services Engineer
for a contract opportunity within a
major banking environment
in Sydney. This is a hands‐on senior engineering role working across complex enterprise network infrastructure, with a strong focus on
F5 technologies, network security, vulnerability remediation, routing and switching, firewalls, wireless networking, and enterprise troubleshooting
.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the
design, configuration, implementation, security, remediation and support
of critical network services within a highly regulated enterprise environment.
The Role
Administering, configuring and troubleshooting
F5 technologies
, including
LTM, GTM and BIG-IQ
Managing
Virtual Servers, Pools, Health Monitors, SSL Offloading, High Availability and F5 upgrades
Performing
network vulnerability assessment, remediation, patching and security hardening
Investigating and remediating
CVEs and network security vulnerabilities
Configuring, deploying and maintaining
switches, routers, firewalls and wireless infrastructure
Supporting
Cisco routing and switching
, including OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, HSRP and EtherChannel
Administering and troubleshooting
Cisco ASA, Cisco FTD and Palo Alto firewalls
Managing
NAT, ACLs, security policies, logging and traffic‐flow troubleshooting
Supporting wireless environments, including
WLC administration, AP onboarding and WLAN configuration
Troubleshooting complex
network performance, connectivity and security incidents
Managing major incidents and performing
root cause analysis (RCA)
Supporting network migrations, upgrades and implementation activities
Developing detailed




implementation plans, testing procedures and rollback plans
Working within formal
change, release and CAB processes
Performing device configuration reviews and supporting
security hardening and compliance initiatives
Working closely with
Infrastructure, Cyber Security, internal stakeholders, customers and vendors
Maintaining
network diagrams, operational runbooks, SOPs, implementation plans and technical documentation
Providing senior technical guidance throughout project and operational delivery
Travelling to
Sydney-based sites and Data Centres
as required
What We're Looking For
Minimum
5+ years' Network Engineering experience
within large‐scale enterprise environments
Strong hands‐on experience with
F5 technologies
, particularly
LTM and GTM
Experience with
BIG‐IQ, Virtual Servers, Pools, Health Monitors, SSL Offloading, HA, upgrades and troubleshooting
Strong experience in
network security and vulnerability remediation
Experience with
patching, security hardening, CVE remediation and configuration reviews
Strong Cisco routing and switching knowledge, including
OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, HSRP and EtherChannel
Strong firewall experience across technologies such as
Cisco ASA, Cisco FTD and Palo Alto
Solid understanding of
NAT, ACLs, security policies, logging and traffic‐flow analysis
Experience supporting




enterprise wireless environments
, including WLCs, APs and WLANs
Strong knowledge of
TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs and network security
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex enterprise network incidents and performing
RCA
Experience delivering network changes through structured
change and release management processes
Ability to prepare detailed
implementation, testing and rollback plans
Experience working collaboratively with
Infrastructure and Cyber Security teams
Solid documentation skills across
network diagrams, runbooks, SOPs and technical implementation documentation
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience within
banking, financial services or another highly regulated enterprise environment
is highly regarded
Relevant certifications such as
CCNA, CCNP, F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto or Aruba
are highly regarded
White Card
is desirable
Willingness to travel to customer sites and Data Centres as required
This opportunity would suit a senior Network Engineer who combines strong
F5 expertise
with hands‐on enterprise networking, security remediation and troubleshooting capability, and who is comfortable delivering critical network changes within a controlled and highly regulated environment.
QIX Consulting Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.
Sterk Pty Ltd trading as QIX Consulting Group
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📌 Network Services Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Qix Consulting
📍 Sydney