Cloud Network Engineer

Cloud Network Engineer - Operations & Technology page is loaded Cloud Network Engineer - Operations & Technology Apply locations Sydney time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R6851

• More time off for the things that matter - Up to 6 weeks’ leave

• Work where we work best - Hybrid office/work-from-home environment 

• Showcase your experience with Microsoft Azure cloud

The Cloud Network engineer will have a strong background in cloud-based networking concepts, technologies, and solutions, with expertise in managing a variety of network security and optimization tools. This is crucial operations role supporting Network Infrastructure, ensuring reliability, availability, security, and performance.

About the role

• Configure and manage Firewalls, appliances, and other devices in the network to enforce security policies and optimize network traffic

• Deploy and manage SD-WAN networks products, optimizing connectivity and performance across distributed locations

• Monitor and analyse network traffic, performance, and security events, identifying and mitigating potential issues and vulnerabilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement network architectures that support business requirements and objectives

• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, providing timely and effective support to end-users and stakeholders

• Implement and maintain network security controls and protocols to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access

• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configurations, ensuring accuracy and completeness

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in cloud-based networking, and make recommendations for continuous improvement

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to junior team members, fostering professional growth and development

• Capable of working with multiple programming languages for multiple purposes. Experience in ARM templates, PowerShell and Python and DevOps practices to deploy and manage Infrastructure as code

• Participate incidents/problems including chairing incident post-mortem activities, apply fixes, resolve systematic issues, and suggest best Industry practices

• Provide L2/L3 support for services in scope

• Working a 24x7 on-call roster to support Business-critical systems and major incident escalations outside business hours via on-call roster

• Provide inputs and reviews to the Design process for cloud-based networking solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, performance from operational lens

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, preferable major in Networking

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Checkpoint CCSA, Checkpoint CCSE, or Meraki certifications are a plus

• Framework certifications – ITIL, PRINCE2, COBIT, TOGAF or similar highly desirable

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing Checkpoint Firewalls, Netskope appliances, Azure Firewall, Citrix ADCs, and SD-WAN networks based on Meraki products

• Strong understanding of cloud-based networking concepts, architectures, and technologies, including virtual networks, VPNs, load balancers, and DNS

• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems

• Proficiency in network routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and MPLS

• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices, including encryption, authentication, and access control.

• Extensive experience in using the following technologies:

  • Cisco Routing and Switching

  • Cisco Service Provider networking

  • Cisco SD WAN is a must have.

  • Meraki routing and Switching

  • Meraki Wireless

  • Checkpoint firewall

  • Netskope SSE is a must have.

  • Load balancer – Netscaler, Azure Traffic Manager, Azure Load balancer

  • WAF,DNS, certificate management

  • Experience with Azure DevOps is a must have.

  • Powershell scripting, IaC and Terraform

• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyse complex network issues and implement effective solutions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-driven attitude

• Any experience with network security is an advantage

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to communicate concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Behaviours 

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing 

• Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development

• Lend your expertise and support Indigenous organisations to achieve their own development goals with a six weeks’ secondment with Jawun

Diversity and inclusion

• WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

• We support over 50 Indigenous communities through Native Title Trusts, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. Our goal is to provide a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances.

Perpetual is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company which has been serving clients since 1886.

Across our four business divisions - Perpetual Asset Management Australia, Perpetual Asset Management International, Perpetual Private and Perpetual Corporate Trust - we aim to protect and grow our clients' wealth, knowing that by doing so we can make a difference in their lives.

Trust is earned, every day.

We have been earning the trust of our clients for more than 130 years and pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships - some of which span five generations.

Each and every day our people bring to life our enterprise behaviours – Stretch, Own It, and Make an Impact. The Perpetual team is diverse, expert and driven by the belief that we can make a difference in the lives of our clients. We value integrity, skill and teamwork and seek to find the best in each individual. Our reward is personal and professional development and the pride that comes from doing the best for our clients.

In 1885, a committee of business and professional people, including future Prime Minister, the Honourable Sir Edmund Barton, gathered in Sydney for the purpose of forming a trustee company. Perpetual Trustee Company Limited was formed on 28 September 1886 and since then has been entrusted by generations of Australians to manage, grow and protect their wealth.

Through wars, recessions and financial crises, we have continually evolved to meet the challenges of constant social, technological and economic change. Our core values and financial principles have endured through time and will continue to endure.