Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Level 3 Network Engineer to provide advanced network support across a critical Operational Technology (OT) environment. The role focuses on enterprise networking, network security, load balancing, proxy services, and network time synchronisation.

The successful candidate will work closely with IT, OT, engineering, cybersecurity, and operational teams to maintain secure, reliable, and highly available network services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for complex network incidents, problems, and outages.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Dell PowerSwitch network infrastructure.
• Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls, including policies, NAT, VPNs, and routing.
• Support F5 Load Balancers, including virtual servers, pools, health monitors, and SSL/TLS.
• Support and troubleshoot Squid Proxy services and configurations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Trimble GPS Clock and network time synchronisation services.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, and network connectivity.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent solutions.
• Support network security, segmentation, hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• Perform network installations, upgrades, maintenance, and technology refresh activities.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve complex technical issues.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in network engineering or a similar technical role.
• Proven Level 3 network troubleshooting and support experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Dell PowerSwitch or equivalent.
• Strong experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Experience with F5 Load Balancers.
• Experience with Squid Proxy or equivalent proxy technologies.
• Experience with Trimble GPS Clock, NTP, PTP, or network time synchronisation.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, NAT, and network security.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and support critical operational environments.
• Experience in OT, utilities, energy, mining, manufacturing, or other critical infrastructure is highly desirable.

Network Engineer to work across Cisco routing, switching, and network management platforms

• ESSENTIAL - Cisco ICND 2 & F5-CA or equivalent
• Work across Cisco, firewalls, security hardening

DWS is seeking a skilled Cisco Network Engineer to join us on client site, support and enhance enterprise network environments across office, data center, and cloud platform environments. This role will see you working within a high-performing team, contributing to operational stability, security, and ongoing network improvements in a complex enterprise scale environment.

Applicants must have Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship to be considered

Where: Sydney CBD & Bella Vista locations

Type: Max Term 

Start: Immediate

Length: 12+ months 

Salary: $150,000 inclusive of Superannuation

Essential skills:

• Cisco certifications (Cisco ICND 2 or equivalent)
• F5 Certifications (F5-CA or equivalent)
• Experience managing Cisco routing, switching, and network management platforms.
• Experience with Cisco Firewall (ASA and FTD)
• Experience managing Wireless and WLC technologies
• Experience managing F5 load balancing technologies (LTM, GTM and BIG-IQ)
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewall technology
• Experience with network security technologies, including vulnerability remediation, firewalls, and security hardening
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis skills in complex enterprise environments
• Ability to produce technical implementation plans and operational documentation

Anticipated Deliverables:

• Assess, prioritise, and remediate network infrastructure vulnerabilities in collaboration with Infrastructure and Cyber Security teams
• Implement and Maintain network infrastructure security hardening activities
• Produce and modify high-quality network implementation plans, technical documentation, and Change Records
• Adhere to operational procedures, standards, and support documentation
• Provide recommendations for network optimisation and risk reductio.
• Commission, test, and validate physical and virtual network infrastructure changes and enhancements
• Support incident response, problem management, and root cause analysis activities for network services
• Scheduled work at, and travel to and from offices at Martin Place and Bella Vista will be required
• Scheduled Out of Hours and Weekend work will be required with compensation via TOIL
• Other reasonable Network related activity as directed, including mandatory training / e-learning.

This is a great opportunity to join a high-impact environment where you can contribute to critical infrastructure, develop your skills, and work alongside experienced network engineering professionals.

About Us: 

Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what's possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation. 

Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don't just meet expectations - we redefine them. 

DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

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