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 setting.

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 802.1X, 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 environment

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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📌 Senior Network Engineer (Sydney)
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