Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a national organisation operating network infrastructure for education, research, and innovation. This is a senior position within the Network Operations team, ensuring the ongoing availability, performance, and security of a large-scale, carrier-grade network.

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced network infrastructure, services, and connections.
• Configure and manage Juniper and Cisco routing/switching equipment, as well as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and other protocols.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network faults and performance issues.
• Lead and mentor other Network Engineers, overseeing workload and development.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
• Participate in an on-call roster for after-hours support.

• At least 5+ years’ experience in large-scale data communication network environments, and ideally with a Telco background 
• Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper MX and Cisco equipment and operating systems (including Cisco Switches) 
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and technologies such as MPLS, VPLS, VLAN, IPv6, and Multicast.
• You must be an AU Citizen to apply (bonus if you already have NV1 Clearance) 

• Competitive salary package with generous superannuation.
• Very flexible working arrangements 
• Comprehensive leave benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in a highly collaborative environment.

• This role will include some after-hours work and on-call. You'll be compensated for this. 
• The salary on offer goes up to $160k base + very generous Superannuation. 
• You must be Melbourne-based and happy to come into the office occasionally in North-East Melbourne (sometimes once a week)