Own and evolve a large, multi?site enterprise network across ANZ
Lead senior?level design, security, and cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS)
Hands?on role with real influence over architecture and standards
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, security, and strategic evolution of a large enterprise network operating across Australia and New Zealand.
This senior, hands?on role sits within a complex multi?site distribution, warehousing, supply chain, and e?commerce environment, offering real ownership of network architecture, security, and long?term modernisation.
About the Role
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring highly available, secure, and scalable network services across a large enterprise footprint. You will provide technical leadership, architectural oversight, vendor management, and expert support during complex incidents and major network initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture and Design
Design and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, SD?WAN, wireless, VPN, and internet edge environments
Define routing, redundancy, and high?availability strategies (BGP, OSPF, HSRP, IPSEC, QoS)
Lead network refresh, modernisation, and segmentation initiatives
Develop and maintain high?level and low?level design documentation and network standards
Multi?Site and Cloud Connectivity
Manage and optimise multi?site WAN connectivity across ANZ
Design and support hybrid connectivity to Azure and AWS environments




Support network integration for cloud workloads and SaaS platforms
Security and Compliance
Own firewall architecture, IDS/IPS, access control, and network segmentation frameworks
Implement network?level security controls aligned to organisational policies
Support audit, compliance, and risk mitigation activities
Operational Leadership
Lead resolution of complex network incidents
Manage structured change and release processes
Oversee carrier, MSP, and vendor performance
Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior engineers
Performance and Continuous Improvement
Implement proactive network monitoring and alerting
Conduct capacity planning and resilience testing
Produce performance and availability reporting
Develop automation using Python or PowerShell to reduce manual processes
Skills and Experience
Required Experience
7–10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
Proven experience in large, multi?site environments
Solid routing, switching, and firewall expertise
Hands?on cloud networking experience (Azure and/or AWS)
Experience working within structured change management frameworks
Technical Skills
TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, QoS
BGP, OSPF, HSRP, IPSEC
Enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or similar)
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Network monitoring tools
Automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell)
Strong understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models
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