Network Engineer

Looking for Network Enfineer - Brisbane

Your New 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]

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