DescriptionSenior Network Engineer | Kanji ITOwn 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 RoleYou'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 chance to improve how the network is designed, monitored, documented, and operated.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the L3 escalation point for complex network incidents and problemsOperate, troubleshoot, and optimise enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data centre networksDesign, peer-review, implement, and validate network changesTroubleshoot BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, LACP, MLAG/VPC, QoS, and policy-based routingPerform packet captures, traffic analysis, and root-cause investigationsManage enterprise WiFi infrastructure, including Extreme Networks controllersTroubleshoot *****X, RADIUS, WPA2/WPA3,



roaming, and guest networksAdminister Linux environments across CentOS and UbuntuTroubleshoot Linux networking using iproute2, nftables/iptables, tc, namespaces, bonding, bridging, and VLANsManage enterprise firewalls, VPNs, and Linux-based firewallingSupport network monitoring, logging, and observability platformsDevelop automation and tooling using Bash and Python or GoMaintain accurate network architecture and operational documentationIdentify opportunities to improve reliability, automation, performance, and support processesAbout YouYou'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 levelStrong production experience with BGP and OSPFAdvanced Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 troubleshooting skillsStrong Linux administration skills,



with the ability to troubleshoot networking from the command lineExperience managing enterprise wireless environmentsStrong understanding of TCP/IP and network fundamentalsExperience with enterprise firewalls and VPNsStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsExcellent documentation and incident communication skillsExperience with Bash and at least one scripting language such as Python, Go, Ruby, or PowerShellAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical teamsNice to HaveAnsible or other network automation experienceExperience with Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, Datadog, or similar monitoring platformsCCNP, CCIE, RHCE, or relevant industry certificationsDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related disciplineWhy Join KGIT?
Senior technical role with genuine ownership of the networkWork across a complex APAC environmentSydney CBD location at 37 York StreetBe part of a follow-the-sun technical team across Sydney, Auckland, and PerthWork closely with infrastructure, security, development, and technology leadersOpportunity to drive automation and improve network reliabilitySolve challenging technical problems across a Linux-heavy environmentIf 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.Apply now and join Kanji ITKanji 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.
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