Senior Network Engineer in Melbourne

Senior Network Engineer in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time 90000 - 110000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement large-scale network solutions while solving complex engineering challenges.
  • Company: Leading tech services organisation expanding its network engineering capabilities.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on role, and exposure to cutting-edge technology.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and automation exposure.
  • Why this job: Join a high-profile national network programme and influence design and delivery.
  • Qualifications: Strong experience with Juniper and Cisco Routing & Switching in enterprise environments.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.

We are partnering with a large, enterprise-focused technology services organisation that is significantly expanding its network engineering and delivery capability. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Technical SME) to play a critical role in the design, implementation, and automation of a nationwide network rollout. This is a hands‑on technical role, suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys working at scale, shaping standards, and solving complex engineering problems. The focus is on technical excellence and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical SME across large‑scale routing and switching environments
  • Contribute to high‑level and low‑level network design, standards, and build documentation
  • Lead and support the implementation and rollout of network devices across a large, distributed environment (thousands of endpoints)
  • Support technology migrations, including vendor transitions within enterprise networks
  • Work closely with project, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and automated where possible
  • Develop and improve deployment automation, configuration templates, and repeatable build processes
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support during rollout and BAU phases
  • Help shape future network initiatives and tooling as the practice continues to grow

Technical Requirements (Essential)

  • Strong hands‑on experience with Juniper Routing & Switching
  • Solid background in Cisco Routing & Switching (enterprise environments)
  • Proven experience delivering large‑scale network deployments or migrations
  • Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design principles, redundancy, and high availability
  • Experience working in complex, multi‑site enterprise networks
  • Exposure to automation or scripting for network deployments

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Juniper Mist AI (or strong interest in learning it)
  • Network automation tooling (e.g. Ansible, Python, vendor‑specific frameworks)
  • Relevant vendor certifications (Juniper and/or Cisco)
  • Experience working on multi‑year transformation or refresh programmes

What’s On Offer

  • Opportunity to work on a high‑profile, multi‑year national network programme
  • A genuinely hands‑on technical SME role with influence over design and delivery
  • Exposure to modern Juniper environments and automation‑led rollouts

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Senior Network Engineer in Melbourne employer: Hamilton Barnes ?

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing Managed Services Provider in Brisbane, where you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering top-notch IT solutions. With no on-call or shift work, regular salary reviews, and clear pathways for career progression, including potential leadership roles, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their technical skills in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to work with a diverse range of clients while contributing to innovative projects in a culture that values continuous improvement.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Network Engineer in Melbourne

Juniper Routing & Switching
Cisco Routing & Switching
Network Design
Large-Scale Network Deployments
LAN/WAN Design Principles
Redundancy and High Availability
Network Automation