* 6-month daily rate contract
* $750-$850 per day including superannuation.
* Hybrid working - 2 days on site (Melbourne western suburbs)
A project focused role for a Senior Network Engineer within State Government.
In this role you will be responsible for taking the lead on critical projects, acting as a mentor to junior engineers as a tech lead, and coordinating with suppliers. To be successful in this role, you will need extensive experience working with Cisco technologies.
Responsibilities:
o Lead network-related projects.
o Design and implement secure, fit-for-purpose network solutions, adhering to industry best practices and security frameworks.
o Provide Level 3+ network support, managing data, internet, WAN, and SD-WAN links, and core switching and routing, including cloud-based networking.
o Develop and implement network security measures, managing firewalls, access management, and micro-segmentation solutions.
o Collaborate with security and architecture teams, and engage with external vendors to ensure robust network infrastructure.
About you:
o Proven knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet infrastructure.
o Cisco CCNP certification or equivalent is essential.
o Proficiency in cloud networking and security technologies (Microsoft Azure).
o Strong understanding of OT networks, IOT, and network access management solutions.
o Experience with Operational Technology (OT) networks, and water utilities is highly desirable.
o Expertise in IP and DNS management, and software-defined networking and edge solutions.
o Highly experienced with Fortinet Firewalls and relevant systems including SD-WAN, VPN and FortiAnalyzer.
o Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
o A proactive approach to maintaining network security and compliance.
If you're interested, please apply now!
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