Senior Data Centre Network Engineer | 12-Month Contract
? Hybrid | Melbourne
? $600 - $900 per day + Super
? 12-Month Initial Contract with robust extension potential
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Data Centre Network Engineer to join a major large-scale data centre transformation and build program. We are seeking a true Data Centre specialist with extensive hands-on experience in enterprise-scale environments who can hit the ground running from day one.
You will play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects while also supporting operational activities across multiple sites. This position offers a mix of project delivery and operational responsibilities, with occasional after-hours work required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of a large-scale Data Centre build and transformation project.
- Design, implement, and maintain Data Centre network infrastructure.
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and operational support.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure reliable, scalable,
and secure infrastructure solutions.
Essential Skills & Experience
✅ Cisco ACI
✅ Cisco NX-OS VXLAN/EVPN
✅ Nexus Dashboard
✅ Cisco MDS SAN
✅ Citrix NetScaler
Desirable Skills
➕ NVIDIA / Cumulus Linux Switching & EVPN
➕ BIND DNS
➕ SmartOptics MUX
➕ AWS Networking
About You
- Proven experience working in large-scale Data Centre environments.
- Strong hands-on engineering background across enterprise network infrastructure.
- Able to work independently and contribute immediately to project delivery.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
What you need to do now
If you're a Data Centre specialist looking for your next long-term contract opportunity and enjoy working on large-scale infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply” or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to me at
[email protected] for a confidential discussion.
📌 Senior Data Centre Network Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 Melbourne