CareerPlan

Data Network Engineer

Gordon, New South WalesFull-time2026-09-04 → 2026-10-14
Hybrid

Core

Design, operate, maintain, and optimize carrier-grade IP network infrastructure across core, access, data center, mobile, satellite, and enterprise environments.

Role type

Senior Network Engineer (IP/Carrier-grade)

Builds

Reliable, supportable production network services and infrastructure

Domain

Telecommunications, Satellite, Cellular, Data Center

Required skills

Juniper routing (MX204), VXLAN/EVPN, Layer 2 switching, Juniper Apstra, Aruba switching, Fortinet (FortiGate/FortiManager), BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, QoS, network automation/scripting, root-cause analysis, network monitoring, configuration management

Preferred skills

JNCIP-SP, JNCIP-ENT, JNCIP-DC certifications

Technologies

Juniper, MX204, Apstra, Aruba, Fortinet, VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS

Responsibilities

Implement and configure core, access, data center, mobile, satellite, and enterprise network infrastructure; Administer and troubleshoot Juniper routing platforms; Implement and support routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, QoS); Configure and troubleshoot VXLAN/EVPN fabrics and Layer 2 switching; Use Juniper Apstra for fabric deployment and validation; Configure and troubleshoot Aruba switching environments; Work with FortiGate and FortiManager; Monitor network availability, capacity, performance, and hardware health; Troubleshoot complex incidents and undertake root-cause analysis; Perform network upgrades, patching, lifecycle maintenance, and backups; Support network deployments, migrations, integrations, and decommissioning projects; Build and test configurations before production deployment; Prepare implementation, testing, and rollback plans; Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration records, procedures, and operational runbooks; Identify opportunities to improve network automation, standardization, and monitoring.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC