Role:
Senior Network Engineer
Job Type: Full time
Location: Sydney
Experience: 7+ years
The Position
Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in network implementation as a Senior Network Engineer / Cloud Network Engineer specialized in delivery in the following environments: o
AWS networking
o ISP/Carrier networks
o Enterprise and Data Centre networks o Security appliances (Load Balancer, Firewalls, etc.)
Proven experience working in a mission critical environment, with proven success in delivering complex solutions with adherence to all change processes and project delivery methodologies.
Proven experience with AWS networking (Transit GWs, VPC, VPC peering, Elastic IP, Direct Connects) and cloud applications like Route 53, NLB, ALB, etc.
Sound understanding of how routing works in cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, utilising tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, etc.
Proven experience with CI/CD platforms including GitLab, GitHub or Bitbucket for automated provisioning, configuration management and deployment of cloud infrastructure.
Deep understanding of
MPLS technology and applications such as L2 VPN pseudowire, L3 VRF, Route reflectors, LDP, MBGP.
Familiarity with data centre facilities and available to be on-site as and when required to stage, test, commission equipment and oversee any system go-live events, as required.
Developed a deep understanding of core network technologies (BGP (eBGP and iBGP), OSPF,
MPBGP
, Multicast, MLAG, VLANs, ACLs, QoS etc.) and security technologies (Firewalling, Load Balancing, WAF, etc).
Extensive knowledge of the main network and security vendors such as Arista, Cisco, Palo Alto, F5.
Demonstrated ability to converse in depth with key SME’s and collaborate with other networks designers/ Architects to provide integrated network solutions.
Proven ability to effectively convey complex ideas with clarity, supported by strong verbal and written communication, influencing and presentation skills in managing a wide variety of project stakeholders including vendors, partners and suppliers.
And if you’ve got some of this, even better:
Tertiary degree in computer science/engineering/telecommunications.
Vendor certifications CCIE, CCNP, CCAr, Arista, F5, Palo Alto etc.
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar).
Recognised DevOps certifications.
Network monitoring Software (SolarWinds).
Spirent/IXIA Test centre experience