Senior Network Engineer ( NV1 clearances )

Senior Network Engineer ( NV1 clearances )

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XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 07/20/2026

  • XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
  • XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
  • We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
  • XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
  • We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.

Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise network architectures across multi site and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Provide specialist expertise across routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, WAN, LAN, VPN, and SD WAN technologies.
  • Support platform engineering initiatives including automation, network as code, and infrastructure modernisation.
  • Conduct advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution across complex network and platform environments.
  • Implement and maintain network security controls including segmentation, zero trust models, and secureaccess solutions.
  • Develop and maintain technical design documents, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
  • Lead major network changes, upgrades, migrations, and integration activities.
  • Monitor network performance, analyse capacity, and ensure proactive tuning and optimisation.
  • Collaborate with architecture, security, cloud, and platform engineering teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
  • Contribute to incident, problem, and change management processes in accordance with ITIL frameworks.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks, audit requirements, and industry standards.
  • Participate in vendor management, technology evaluations, and capability uplift initiatives.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience as a senior network engineer in complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, firewalls, SD‐WAN, VPN, and wireless.
  • Experience designing and supporting hybrid network platforms across on‐premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Demonstrated expertise with enterprise firewalls and security appliances such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Check Point.
  • Strong understanding of network security principles, segmentation, and secure architecture design.
  • Experience with automation and scripting such as Python, Ansible, or infrastructure‐as‐code.
  • Proven ability to lead major network projects, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Experience working within ITIL‐based service management frameworks.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proven experience working in enterprise, government, or regulated environments.
  • Required Australian Citizenship and Mandatory AGSVA NV1 Clearance.
  • Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or JNCIP.
  • Experience with cloud networking and platform engineering services.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or Splunk.
  • Experience in government, defence, or critical infrastructure environments.
  • Exposure to DevOps and platform automation practices.

Senior Network Engineer ( NV1 clearances ) employer: XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement through mentorship and leadership roles, particularly in the fast-evolving field of infrastructure services. Our commitment to service excellence and operational governance ensures that our team members are empowered to lead transformative projects while enjoying a supportive culture that values diversity and teamwork.

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XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd Recruitment Team