Randstad Sourceright is proud to be partnering with and working alongside a leading FMCG company headquartered in Docklands, Melbourne. This company has multiple manufacturing sites across Australia alongside many well known household brands/products.
Reporting to the Network Lead, this hands‑on role designs and operates secure enterprise, AWS and manufacturing networks, driving automation via Terraform and code to deliver resilient, high‑availability connectivity across our sites.
Location:
Port Melbourne - hybrid (3 days in the office)
Job Type:
Contract - 6 Months initially (ongoing)
Start Date:
ASAP
Rate:
depending on experience
Responsibilities:
Network Engineering & Operations: Design, deploy and manage secure, high-availability enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and AWS cloud connectivity across corporate and manufacturing facilities.
Cloud & Network as Code: Automate cloud and on-premises network provisioning, configuration and validation using Terraform, APIs, and modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
Manufacturing & OT Security: Implement robust network segmentation, access control policies (Cisco ISE), and Fortinet firewall protections tailored to FMCG production constraints.
Incident & Problem Management: Provide senior‑tier root cause analysis and resolution for complex network incidents, participating in on‑call escalations and partnering with vendors and carriers.
Experience:
Manufacturing / FMCG Industry Background: Demonstrated experience designing and operating enterprise networks within manufacturing environments, with FMCG industry experience preferred.
Coding & Automation: Practical software development/coding abilities combined with hands‑on proficiency using Terraform to orchestrate cloud networking infrastructure.
Technical Expertise: Hands‑on proficiency with AWS cloud networking, Cisco routing/switching/wireless, Fortinet firewalls, VPNs and Cisco ISE access control.
OT & Production Acumen: Demonstrated experience navigating Operational Technology (OT) and manufacturing change controls, balancing continuous production line uptime with strict cyber security standards.
Cloud & Automation (AWS & Terraform): Proven track record delivering enterprise cloud infrastructure, with hands‑on proficiency in AWS architecture, administration and provisioning via Terraform.
Scripting & Code Capabilities: Demonstrated ability to code and automate workflows using PowerShell, Bash/shell scripting, or modern scripting languages alongside Git-based version control.
Core Systems Stack: Comprehensive background in VMware virtualisation, Windows and Linux server administration, networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) and disaster recovery frameworks.
At Randstad Sourceright we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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