- 12 month contract with a view to extend|Based in Sutherland Shire, Sydney
- Experience with Cisco- IOS-XE/ Wireless/Catalyst Centre/ ISE/Nexus & Palo Alto
- AU Citizen- ability to obtain security clearance

Our client is looking for a Network Engineer who will be responsible for the design, ongoing operation, and maintenance of enterprise IT network systems, including sensitive networks, operational technology (OT), and specialised site services.

You will bridge modern software-defined Cisco and Palo Alto architectures with legacy on-premises telephony and physical campus infrastructure.

--AU Citizen|3-4 days onsite role| Occasional on call support

Key Skills Required:

- Degree in Information Technology or CCNA/ CCNP or ten years relevant equivalent experience.
- Experience with Cisco IOS-XE/Cisco Wireless/Cisco Catalyst Centre/Cisco ISE/Cisco Nexus Dashboard/Palo Alto Panorama/Alcatel PABX/Mitel PABX/Oracle SBC.
- Layers 1-3 & Hardware: Proven experience working with network infrastructure at Layers 1, 2, and 3 (patching, installing network equipment and plant) and configuring enterprise switches and routers.
- Cisco & Palo Alto Integration: Solid experience with Cisco network technologies (IOS-XE, Wireless, Catalyst Centre, ISE, Nexus Dashboard) and integrating Cisco and Palo Alto (Panorama) platforms.
- Firewalls & Virtualisation:



Demonstrated operational and design experience with layered enterprise firewalls and virtualised networks.
- Software-Defined Networking: Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and administration of software-defined networking (SDN).
- Advanced Network Technologies: Hands-on expertise with VPN, 802.1X, Wireless, firewall technologies, and defining Access Control Lists (ACLs).
- Core Services & Diagnostics: Experience managing DNS and DHCP, alongside diagnosing and rectifying network faults across Layers 1-7.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Demonstrated ability to use network-monitoring tools to identify patterns, analyse trends, and report appropriately.
- Experience in maintaining network support infrastructure such as cabling, UPS's and basic knowledge of Mobile, Windows and Unix based operating systems, including ITIL foundations knowledge.
- On-Premise Voice: Practical operational knowledge of Alcatel PABX, Mitel PABX, and Oracle SBC platforms.
- Experience in Cisco NAC/Ansible/Cisco ACI/Network Monitoring Systems/Linux/Contractor Management/Campus Layer 1 (Optical and Copper) will be a bonus

Please Note: All resumes MUST be submitted in Word format.

If you are interested in hearing more about this position, don't hesitate to contact Sumeet Kaur.

📌 Network Engineer (Sutherland)
🏢 Collaborate Recruitment
📍 Sutherland