Network Engineer
- Act as an escalation point for the network team, monitoring and troubleshooting global WAN, LAN, security and VoIP environments.
- Contribute to major network deployments and architecture enhancements while influencing technology roadmaps.
- Identify and deliver automation opportunities using Python and Ansible to streamline tasks.
- IT & Telecomms
- Network Engineer
- Perth
- Permanent / Full Time
Network Engineer
I'm recruiting on behalf of a leading global education provider headquartered in Perth, seeking a Network Engineer to join their Corporate IT team. This is a chance to shape a genuinely global network while driving automation and infrastructure strategy at scale.
What You'll Be Doing
- Acting as an escalation point for the network team, monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting global WAN, LAN, security and VoIP environments
- Contributing to major network deployments, site expansions, hardware refreshes and architecture enhancements
- Influencing technology roadmaps, evaluating emerging technologies and working with business leaders and external vendors
- Identifying and delivering automation opportunities using Python and Ansible to streamline manual tasks and drive repeatable, code-driven change
- Standardising global configurations through programmatic templating to improve efficiency and reduce configuration errors
- Mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of continuous learning
- Maintaining network diagrams, deployment standards and knowledge-base documentation
What We're Looking For
- Cisco CCNP/CCIE certification, or equivalent enterprise-level experience
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise LAN/WLAN, VLANs, L2/L3 switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto/Panorama, plus Cisco ISE, Cisco Secure Access and VPN technologies (IPSec, DMVPN, SSLVPN)
- Strong proficiency in Python and Ansible
- Experience with JSON, YAML and XML, and working knowledge of REST APIs and NETCONF/YANG
- Linux experience
- Exposure to version control, DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins
- Familiarity with AWS and Azure cloud networking concepts
- Proven ability to mentor technical staff, manage stakeholders and align technical solutions with business goals
- Willingness to work outside standard hours when required
What's On Offer
- Full-time role based in Perth, WA
- Competitive remuneration
- Reporting directly to the Global Network Manager
- A global, collaborative and supportive team environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, security and automation toolsets
- Clear career progression with structured opportunities to grow your engineering capability
If you're an automation-minded network engineer ready to make an impact on a global stage, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential chat.
Email: mhardy@fourquarters.com.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-hardy-716292210
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