Director of Talent Solutions | Gallant Collective
National Retail Environment | Multi-Site Network | High Impact Contract Role
A major national retail organisation with 350+ stores across Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer for an initial 4-month contract, with an immediate start. This role is ideal for someone who can quickly step into a busy environment and provide technical leadership across a large-scale, distributed network.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and manage the network landscape across national retail stores, distribution centres, and corporate sites.
- Provide senior-level operational support for all network, security, and wireless infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and rapid issue resolution.
- Oversee the rollout, installation, and configuration of new network equipment and store technologies, meeting tight operational timelines.
- Take ownership of complex incidents, perform detailed root-cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
- Support key IT projects including network upgrades, security uplifts, WAN improvements, and infrastructure refresh initiatives.
- Review emerging technologies, recommend improvements, and contribute to overall network strategy during the contract period.
What You Bring
- Relevant IT qualification or equivalent industry experience.
- 5–7+ years' experience in senior-level networking roles, ideally across multi-site or retail environments.
- Strong hands‐on expertise with Cisco routers, switches, wireless, and Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate).
- Deep understanding of VPN technologies, secure remote access, routing protocols, and network security principles.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously, handle high-pressure environments, and resolve issues quickly and logically.
- Current or previously held CCNA / CCNP (or similar certifications) highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently engage technical and operational stakeholders.
- A proactive, team‐oriented attitude with resilience, flexibility and a strong work ethic.
Why This Contract?
- Immediate start – step straight into a high-demand role.
- Initial 4-month contract with potential for extension based on performance and project needs.
- Opportunity to influence and stabilise a large national network footprint.
- Work across modern Cisco and Fortinet environments with real impact.
Senior Network Engineer in Melbourne employer: Gallant Collective
Gallant Collective is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive team culture, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the IT sector. As the End User Computing Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic team while driving continuous improvement initiatives in a large-scale environment, all from the vibrant eastern suburbs of Melbourne. With a focus on employee growth and exciting transformation projects, Gallant Collective offers a rewarding work experience that aligns with your career aspirations.
