The Opportunity
Join a national organisation driving innovation across security and critical infrastructure. As part of a supportive and collaborative IT team, this role offers the chance to lead core network operations, support large-scale transformation projects, and grow your skills across on-premise and cloud environments. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to an enterprise-wide network environment while enjoying a flexible hybrid working model.
This is a Melbourne based role close to the Airport. Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this position .
The Role
As a Network Engineer you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the client’s network and infrastructure environment across multiple locations.
Your other responsibilities will include:
- Managing network operations across WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN and firewall systems, including Cisco, Fortinet, and Meraki technologies
- Providing L2–L3 technical support for P1 and P2 incidents, with on-call responsibilities on a rotating roster (approx. one week in four)
- Troubleshooting complex connectivity and application issues, including network segmentation, routing, IP addressing, and firewall configurations
- Collaborating with external vendors (e.g. Cisco, Telstra) and acting as the escalation point for internal teams
- Supporting project delivery across network upgrades, cloud transitions (Azure), and critical infrastructure initiatives
- Maintaining infrastructure documentation and leading improvements aligned with ITIL practices
About You
In order to be a successful applicant you will:
- Bring demonstrated L2–L3 experience across enterprise network environments, with strong skills in IP troubleshooting and secure network design
- Hold relevant certifications (e.g. CCNA) and have hands-on experience with Cisco and Meraki platforms (Fortinet experience is a bonus)
- Be confident managing critical incidents and coordinating vendor escalations
- Have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Be familiar with ServiceNow, Azure environments, and hybrid infrastructure support
- Show initiative and flexibility in working across remote and on-site environments, with a growth mindset and team-first attitude
Benefits
- $125K total employment package
- $6K annual on-call allowance ($500/month)
- Permanent role based in, Melbourne, close to the Airport
- Flexible hybrid working: 2–3 days in office
- Small, tight-knit team with a national footprint. Exposure to career-building project work across cloud and infrastructure
- Supportive work culture focused on delivery and development
Please note: We are receiving an extremely high volume of applications, please apply directly to the job advert and be patient while waiting for an update. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all enquiries, with current volumes it can be challenging - we're only human!
If you wish to apply via email please make sure you also apply directly - a lot of applications get phished, or sent to spam.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). JN -082025-41012. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
