Network Engineer

Looking for Network Enfineer - Brisbane

Your New Company:Our client, QLD State Government, is seeking an experienced Data Network Engineer to join a high-performing technology team responsible for delivering and supporting critical network infrastructure services. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and resilience of operational networks that support essential transport and infrastructure services across Queensland. 
Your New Role:As a Data Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting complex enterprise network environments. You will work across WAN, LAN, data centre, field, and cloud-connected infrastructure while collaborating with architects, vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams to deliver secure and reliable network services. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Design, implement, operate, and support complex enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage and support Juniper and Cisco routing, switching, and firewall technologies. 
• Design and support cloud and hybrid networking solutions. 
• Configure and troubleshoot networking protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN. 
• Support network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and remote access solutions. 
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, lifecycle management, monitoring, and automation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to ITIL-aligned operational processes. 

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Strong hands-on enterprise networking experience using Juniper and Cisco technologies. 
• Expertise in networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN. 
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise WAN, LAN, and Data Centre environments. 
• Experience working with cloud and hybrid networking solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and access controls. 
• Experience troubleshooting complex, multi-vendor network environments.
• Exposure to network automation and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell, APIs, or Infrastructure-as-Code will be highly regarded. 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and documentation skills. 

What You Will Get In Return:

• 12-month contract with potential extension opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on critical transport and infrastructure technology services. 
• Exposure to enterprise-scale networking, cloud, and operational technology environments. 
• Hybrid working arrangement with up to 50% work from home flexibility. 
• Collaborative and technically challenging environment within a leading government organisation. 

What you need to do now:If you're interested in this role, click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call now (Himanshu Gupta - +61 (07) 3243 3014 / Himanshu.Gupta@Hays.com.auIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#3027665