Manager of Network Engineering

Melbourne, VIC - $185,000 - $201,000 Super - Network Infrastructure & Automation

- Lead the design, development and evolution of complex, business-critical network infrastructure.
- Take ownership of significant network modernisation initiatives and drive increased automation across the setting.
- Remain technically hands-on while providing leadership and direction to experienced network engineers.
- For further information, please contact Eoin Meehan on [email protected] or call 0480 509 259.

WHO ARE WE?

We're partnering with an established organisation operating a complex national technology environment, with a strong focus on delivering reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure services. With continued investment in network modernisation, automation and engineering capability, the business is looking for an experienced Manager of Network Engineering to take ownership of its network architecture and support the next stage of its technical development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys remaining hands-on, solving complex engineering challenges and designing networking solutions from the ground up, while providing technical leadership within an experienced team.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

You'll be responsible for the technical leadership, architecture and continued development of a large-scale networking environment, working across enterprise routing, network security and complex IP infrastructure.

Your initial priorities will centre around significant network modernisation initiatives and increasing automation across the environment, ensuring the infrastructure remains scalable, secure, resilient and efficient.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Designing, architecting and implementing complex networking solutions across large-scale production environments.
- Taking technical ownership of core networking infrastructure,



including enterprise routing, switching and network security technologies.
- Leading network modernisation initiatives, reviewing existing infrastructure and delivering architectural improvements.
- Developing and enhancing network automation capabilities using Python, scripting and open-source network engineering tools.
- Designing, configuring and building new networking solutions from the ground up, ensuring they meet technical and operational requirements.
- Working extensively across routing protocols, SD-WAN, software-defined networking, firewalls and network security.
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to experienced engineers while maintaining direct involvement in engineering activities.
- Acting as a senior escalation point for highly complex networking incidents requiring advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise.
- Driving improvements in network reliability, scalability, standardisation and operational efficiency.

This is a highly technical position where you'll remain directly involved in engineering, architecture, configuration and troubleshooting rather than moving into a purely people-management role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE...

- Extensive experience in senior network engineering, network architecture or technical leadership roles, ideally within a complex enterprise, managed services, telecommunications or service-provider environment.
- Strong technical expertise across enterprise networking technologies, particularly complex routing,



switching and core network infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience designing and building production networks from scratch, rather than solely maintaining or improving existing infrastructure.
- Advanced understanding of networking protocols and technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN and software-defined networking.
- Experience working with enterprise firewall technologies, network security and complex network architectures.
- Strong network automation capabilities using Python, alongside experience with open-source networking tools and automation frameworks.
- Experience working with large-scale, complex and highly available production network environments.
- The ability to configure, troubleshoot and optimise networking infrastructure at a detailed technical level.
- Previous experience providing technical direction, mentoring engineers or taking ownership of complex engineering projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain architectural decisions, technical solutions and network design principles.

Relevant industry certifications, particularly CCIE, would be highly regarded, while experience with Go programming would also be advantageous.

We're particularly interested in speaking with engineers who can demonstrate networking solutions they've personally designed, configured, built and brought into production, including the technologies used and the engineering decisions behind them.

TO APPLY...

Please either apply online or email me directly at [email protected].

For further information, please call me on 0480 509 259. I am available from 7am until 10pm, and if I don't answer, please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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