Senior Network Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Network Engineer role at Datacom . Description Position: Senior Network Engineer x 2Location: Adelaide preferred, anywhere in Australia except WA time zonesSecurity: AU Citizens Only due to potential security clearancesFull Time, Permanent Position About the Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in managing and optimizing our enterprise network infrastructure. From overseeing day‑to‑day operations and responding to alerts, alarms, and incidents, to driving software upgrades and change management, your expertise will keep our systems running smoothly and securely. You will also mentor and train junior engineers, improve documentation, enhance operational reporting, and manage ITSM tickets with precision and efficiency. What You’ll Do Be a key contact for Security (Firewall related changes). Perform the duties and follow the processes as assigned for the operation of Datacom’s operational and managed network environments. Troubleshoot requests, incidents and events; run and lead incident resolution. Analyze network data and reporting tools to recommend performance improvements to network infrastructures. Analyze risk and document as required. Confidently and accurately complete change documentation, including description, change steps, backout steps, testing required and detailed timing. Lead and complete tasks accurately and in a timely fashion, including ITSM and timekeeping records. Monitor the performance of the organisation’s communications carriers/network providers against established SLAs and business needs. Key Skills Knowledge and experience of Azure Firewall (Palo Alto in cloud context if applicable) and Palo Alto Firewall, including Panorama for centralized management. Knowledge and experience of Cisco NDFC (Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller), Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and Cisco EPNM. Knowledge and experience of F5 BIG‑IP (LTM/GTM). Knowledge and experience of Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM – Grid Manager). Knowledge and experience of FortiProxy. Desirable Skills Excellent knowledge of Networking and Firewalling covering Datacentres, LANs and WANs. Detailed knowledge of configuration and maintenance of routers, interior routing protocols, switches, firewalls, security appliances, wireless infrastructure, internet, WAN technologies and DNS. Voice (Webex, Telepresence, SBC). Protocols (MPLS, BGP, OSPF). Application Delivery Controller (NetScaler, F5). Network Security Appliance (ISE, ClearPass, FortiNAC). Working knowledge of wireless, mobility, telephony and cloud networking. Strong working knowledge of network and security management environments, including associated reporting functions. Understanding of emerging technologies in the communications sphere and their potential commercial application. Operational/management knowledge of network and security management systems. Experience in the configuration and maintenance of networking/security appliances/communications infrastructure/Datacentre infrastructure. Why Join Us Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We maintain a dynamic, agile, small‑business feel and our people give us a unique culture and energy. We care about our people and provide perks such as social events, chill‑out spaces, remote working, flexi‑hours and professional development courses. You will be recognised and valued, work in a collegial, flat‑structured environment and have the opportunity to learn, develop your career and connect with others. We operate at the forefront of technology to help our clients explore new possibilities and solve their greatest challenges. We are an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr