Looking for Network Enfineer - Brisbane

Your Current Company:
Our client, QLD State Government, is seeking an experienced Data Network Engineer to join a high-performing technology team responsible for delivering and supporting critical network infrastructure services. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and resilience of operational networks that support essential transport and infrastructure services across Queensland.

Your New Role:
As a Data Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting complex enterprise network environments. You will work across WAN, LAN, data centre, field, and cloud-connected infrastructure while collaborating with architects, vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver secure and reliable network services.

Key responsibilities include:

- Design, implement, operate, and support complex enterprise network infrastructure.
- Manage and support Juniper and Cisco routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
- Design and support cloud and hybrid networking solutions.
- Configure and troubleshoot networking protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
- Support network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and remote access solutions.
- Participate in network upgrades, migrations, lifecycle management, monitoring, and automation initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and contribute to ITIL-aligned operational processes.

What You Will Need To Succeed:





- Strong hands-on enterprise networking experience using Juniper and Cisco technologies.
- Expertise in networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise WAN, LAN, and Data Centre environments.
- Experience working with cloud and hybrid networking solutions.
- Strong understanding of network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and access controls.
- Experience troubleshooting complex, multi-vendor network environments.
- Exposure to network automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell, APIs, or Infrastructure-as-Code will be highly regarded.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and documentation skills.

What You Will Get In Return:

- 12-month contract with potential extension opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on critical transport and infrastructure technology services.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale networking, cloud, and operational technology environments.
- Hybrid working arrangement with up to 50% work from home flexibility.
- Collaborative and technically challenging environment within a leading government organisation.

What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call now (Himanshu Gupta - +61 (07) 3243 3014 / [email protected]
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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