Senior Network Engineer

Hays Melbourne, Australia

Posted 3 days ago Permanent Competitive

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Network | Switching | Routing | SecurityWe're seeking a highly experienced Senior Networks & Security Engineer with a strong background in Cisco Routing & Switching to join a large-scale enterprise technology environment.As a senior member of the infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for designing, supporting, optimising and securing critical network infrastructure across WAN, LAN, wireless, cloud and security platforms. The role requires deep technical expertise in Cisco networking, firewall technologies and enterprise-grade network operations.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the administration, support and enhancement of enterprise network infrastructure.

Manage and troubleshoot Cisco WAN/LAN environments, firewalls, VPNs, wireless and cloud networking platforms.

Drive network performance, capacity planning, security improvements and infrastructure upgrades.

Support disaster recovery, business continuity and network resilience initiatives.

Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure high availability and SLA compliance.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across networking and security domains.

Essential Requirements✅ Extensive Cisco Network Routing & Switching experience (minimum 5+ years) with hands-on expertise in designing, configuring, supporting and troubleshooting complex Cisco enterprise environments.✅ Experience in supporting core networking and security technologies, including routers, switches and firewalls.

Strong experience with:

Cisco Routing & Switching (CCNP/CCIE level knowledge highly regarded)

Enterprise WAN/LAN environments

Microsoft Azure Networking & Security

Wireless Networks (802.11)

VPN and Firewall technologies

Network monitoring and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, NetFlow and Wireshark

Network security, capacity planning and infrastructure lifecycle management

Preferred Certifications

CCNP Routing & Switching

CCIE

CCNP Security

HCNA

ITIL Foundation

Microsoft Security Certifications

If you're interested in this role, click "Apply" or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to me at
Vaibhav.singh@hays.com.au
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Job ID 3007814

ABOUT COMPANY

Hays Australia

Sydney, Australia

12100 Employees HR & Recruitment

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