Senior Network Engineer - Drive Transformation for a Leading Financial Services Client!

Are you a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer ready to play a pivotal role in transforming a complex enterprise environment? We're seeking a skilled professional to join our leading financial services client based in Brisbane.

This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in network operations, contribute to significant transformation projects, and provide critical support in a dynamic setting. If you're passionate about optimising network performance, enhancing security, and mentoring others, this role is for you!

What You'll Do:

• Provide Level 2/3 technical support, troubleshooting, and fault rectification for complex network infrastructure issues.
• Manage the configuration and operation of diverse network hardware including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and SD-WAN.
• Proactively monitor, tune, and perform trend analysis of network systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Act as a network technical lead in the delivery of various high-impact projects.
• Champion knowledge sharing within the Technical Infrastructure team through documentation, training, and mentoring.
• Participate in the Network Services on-call roster.
• Adhere to Change Management, Escalation, Incident, and Problem Management procedures.
• Actively manage stakeholder requirements, ensuring risks are mitigated and changes are clearly communicated.
• Take a proactive approach to problem-solving, addressing root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate next-generation products.
• Contribute to Disaster Recovery testing & documentation, and Business Continuity Planning.

What You'll Bring:

• Cisco Nexus & ACI (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRF, VLAN, QoS)
• Palo Alto Firewalls & Palo IONs
• Meraki SD-WAN, Wireless, Switching
• Cloud Networking (AWS Direct Connect, Megaport)
• Load Balancers & Delivery Controllers (F5 BIG-IP, Citrix NetScaler)

• PCNSA/PCNSE certifications.
• Knowledge of VMware networking, Windows DNS/DHCP.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
• Understanding of Infrastructure Architecture principles and practices.

• 5+ years of hands-on network operations & support experience in a large, complex corporate environment.
• Strong expertise with the following:
• Experience with enterprise network monitoring tools (e.g., Solarwinds / Netflow / cloud-based).
• Solid understanding of network security standards, best practices, and administration.
• Exceptional time management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• A strong delivery outcomes and customer service focus.
• Industry Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Meraki Solutions Specialist are essential.
• Preferred qualifications include:

Why Join Our Client?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking financial services leader where you'll be instrumental in shaping their network future. You'll work on exciting transformation projects and be part of a supportive team.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role and make a significant impact, apply now or email Clayton Bradfield - [email protected]

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.