Network Engineer, IT
Fremantle Campus
Full Time opportunity, Ongoing

Rewarding opportunity

Collaborative environment offering career development

From $97,647 pa (Level 7) + 14.25% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office/school

The Information Technology Office is at the forefront of the University’s success, driving cutting-edge technology solutions that empower Learning & Teaching, Research, and Administration across the institution.

About the role

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the university’s data and communications network infrastructure, including core network, data centre, private and public cloud, campus, and remote site connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, operate and maintain the company's network infrastructure in line with University and IT policy, principles and guidelines.

Install, configure and troubleshoot network and security infrastructure, both physical and virtual routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.

Provide advice and technical support to end-users

Define, document and enforce developing and the implementation of standard ITO network operating procedures and processes.

Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.

Secure network system by establishing, monitoring and enforcing access policies.

Plan and schedule network system upgrades and replacements, including business stakeholder engagement and ensuring successful completion within planned timeframes.

Contribute to disaster recovery planning and testing.

Maintain depth of knowledge and keep up-to-date with emerging networking technologies and recommend updates or improvements to university network infrastructure

Qualifications, skills & experience

A degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

3+ years’ experience designing, implementing and operating large and complex enterprise-grade network infrastructure

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP, Azure Networking or equivalent certification (desirable)

Engineering experience across all aspects of LAN/WAN, wireless and VoIP networks

Exposure to and understanding of Software-Defined Access (SDA) and Software Defined Network (SDN) architectures

Proven knowledge of AD, DHCP, DNS for user authentication, group policy management, and integration with network services like 802.1X authentication and privilege identity management

Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower Management Centre including policy management, intrusion prevention, VPN configuration

Experience with, and good understanding of cloud networking architecture, concepts and technologies

Proficiency in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, Zabbix, Nagios, Netbox

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

Generous training and development opportunities

Friendly and collaborative working environment

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 14 August 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Janette Tam [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.