Senior Network Engineer | SA Government Network Transformation Program | Adelaide, SA
The client is a global technology services provider and a leading network partner to the South Australian Government. They’re building a small, high-calibre team to deliver a major network migration program for a state government agency alongside the in-house team.

As Senior Network Engineer, you’ll lead the hands-on build and migration. You’ll work alongside a Senior Network Architect and an outcome-focused customer Project Manager to move critical network services safely and on schedule.

Why this role

- Deliver a high-profile, business-critical SA Government program from start to finish
- Work directly with leading vendors, including Cisco and Palo Alto Networks
- Join a global brand supporting a large portfolio of SA Government agencies, with real scope for ongoing work
- 12-month contract, with the option to convert to permanent for strong performers

Key responsibilities

- Build, configure and test network infrastructure in line with approved designs
- Run migration activities, including cutovers, change windows, rollback and post-migration validation
- Configure and maintain Cisco routing, switching and data centre networking, and Palo Alto firewall policies
- Troubleshoot complex network issues during and after migration




- Prepare implementation plans and change records, and keep documentation up to date
- Roll up your sleeves for physical work across sites, including racking, patching and moving equipment

Skills and experience

- Significant hands-on senior Network Engineer experience in enterprise or government environments
- Advanced Cisco routing and switching skills (CCNP or CCIE highly regarded)
- Hands-on Palo Alto firewall experience (PCNSE desirable)
- Proven track record delivering data centre migrations or large infrastructure changes
- Demonstrated recent SA Government experience
- Clear communication and a delivery-focused, can-do attitude

Requirements

- Ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check
- Current driver’s licence and own vehicle (travel between sites; expenses covered)
- Available to work 100% in office in Adelaide

Highly regarded

- Experience with integrators supporting SA Government networks
- Experience with managed services or government panel arrangements
- Willingness to work occasional after-hours change windows for cutovers

This is an early-stage opportunity and I’m speaking with top network talent now. Apply with an up-to-date CV, or contact Matt Bayley at [email protected] for a confidential chat.

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