Launch recruitment are supporting an Australian leading institution on the lookout for a Network Engineer to join on a permanent basis. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in network automation, service-oriented architecture, and network security.

In this role, you will contribute to both the development and operational management of scalable network automation solutions while ensuring the security and performance of network infrastructures. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including network architects, customer engagement teams, and service delivery teams, to design, implement, and optimise network and security infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of network security solutions, including firewalls (Juniper SRX, Fortinet, Palo Alto) and load balancing (F5 LTM, GTM, APM, ASM)
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously optimise network and security performance to ensure high availability and reliability
• Provide expert technical consultation on network security designs and customer engagements, ensuring requirements are understood and translated into effective infrastructure solutions
• Use Terraform to manage network configurations and infrastructure requirements, ensuring scalability and efficiency
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitHub Actions, Docker, and Artifactory. Implement best practices for testing, release management, and logging (e.g., using the ELK stack)
• Undertake high-level network design tasks, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures, to ensure effective business continuity
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of solutions that meet business needs. Update operational documentation and contribute to capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades

Required Experience:

• Strong experience with network security firewalls (e.g., Juniper SRX, Fortinet, Palo Alto), load balancing (e.g., F5 LTM, GTM, APM, ASM), and routing protocols (e.g., BGP/OSPF, VXLAN)
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a complex IT infrastructure environment, preferably within large organisations, with a strong focus on network security and automation
• Experience with cloud networking in environments such as Azure and AWS
• Strong hands-on experience in troubleshooting network issues, including advanced root cause analysis and permanent resolution implementation
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders to understand and meet requirements

Very Desirable:

• CCNP, F5 301, JNCIA, or similar higher-level vendor certifications
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Python, Go, Terraform, and Ansible to enable efficient network operations
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code practices (Terraform), and containerisation using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
• Knowledge of SD-WAN, MPLS, and related WAN technologies
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Elastic, Splunk, Infoblox, and Netscout
• Familiarity with additional automation platforms and orchestration tools beyond Terraform and Ansible
• Understanding of ITIL processes, particularly in change management, and experience with ServiceNow
• Experience with database technologies like MongoDB and familiarity with cloud-based services such as AWS and Azure

If you're looking for an organisation that is well renowned for its working flexibility, internal mobility and career development and meet a large majority of the criteria listed above, please apply now for immediate consideration.