Network Architect/ SME

• Candidates must be Melbourne or Canberra based - 3 days work from office
• 12 months Contract with likely extensions
• Must have NV1 Security Clearance.

Work as a Network Architect/ SME with a Global Consulting firm on one of their established Government sector projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop comprehensive network designs, architect scalable and resilient network solutions for data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise networks.
• Lead the implementation and configuration of network hardware and software, including Cisco Switches, Arsita Switches, FortiGate firewalls, and F5 Load Balancers. Ensure optimal performance and security.
• Expert-level proficiency with routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and switching technologies (e.g., VLANs, STP, VTP, EtherChannel).
• Design and manage network solutions within the Azure Cloud environment. Collaborate with cloud engineers to integrate on-premises and cloud networks seamlessly.
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of data center technologies, ensuring high availability and redundancy. Implement best practices for data center networking.
• Configure and manage Fortigate firewalls, ensuring robust security policies and practices. Monitor network security and respond to incidents promptly.
• Optimize network traffic using F5 Load Balancers. Implement load balancing strategies to enhance application performance and reliability.

Skills and Experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CCIE, Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network architecture and engineering roles. Proven track record of designing and managing complex network infrastructures.
• Deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures.
• Proficiency in Cisco Switches, Arsita Switches, Data Center Technologies, Fortigate firewalls, Azure Cloud Networking, and F5 Load Balancers.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ian Cardinal on 07 3472 6580 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.