Senior Network Engineer in Sydney

Be part of a high performing technical team. The Reserve Bank of Australia is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join the Network Service Project team on a fixed term contract until September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer with great Cisco networking and infrastructure provisioning experience. The Bank is currently on the journey towards Software Defined networking and your skills and experience will be used and uplifted to support these key next generation networks including ACI, Zero Trust Networking with Software Defined Access, SD-WAN & Azure Cloud.

About the role

• Network Architecture and Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and efficient network solutions that align with organisational objectives.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Lead and coordinate network deployment projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Implementation and Deployment: Oversee the installation, configuration, and commissioning of network hardware and software components.
• Performance Testing and Optimisation: Conduct thorough testing of network systems to ensure performance, reliability, and security. Implement optimisations as necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and deployment processes. Provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Training and Support: Provide training to internal teams on new network systems and offer ongoing support to address any issues post-deployment.

About you

• Proven expertise in designing and deploying end-to-end network infrastructure in greenfield office environments.
• Strong knowledge of Networking infrastructure covering both Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Wireless, preferably Cisco.
• Strong experience with Firewalls - Cisco/Palo Alto/Fortinet and applicable management tools to manage such as Cisco Security Manager (CSM).
• Degree preferred in IT coupled with Industry accreditations in Cisco and ITIL.
• Expertise with network tools such as Cisco DNA Centre.
• Expertise with F5 (LTM, GTM and BIGIQ) and SD-WAN.
• Experience in writing policies and procedures and other support documentation.
• Experience or willingness to learn: Python and relevant scripting languages to automate activities.
• Good general knowledge of IT infrastructure and service management practices.
• Good working knowledge or willingness to learn Network management tools like: Stat seeker and Infoblox.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Git.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
• Project Management: Strong organisational skills with experience in managing end-to-end network deployment projects.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyse complex network issues and develop effective solutions.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.