Hastha Solutions

Network Engineer - Contract - Sydney/ Melbourne

Hastha Solutions Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Information Technology & Services · 11-50 employees

9 h ago
network-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Contractor Australia
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About the role

The Network Engineer will manage and configure enterprise-grade security and networking infrastructure, including Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco systems. They are responsible for supporting mission-critical SCADA environments and participating in after-hours onsite maintenance.

What they look for

Palo Alto Firewalls Cisco Routers Cisco Switches Nexus Data Center Switches VXLAN OSPF BGP Industrial Control Systems SCADA Modbus PLCs SolarWinds Cisco Prime Cisco ISE Network Automation ITIL

Requirements

Candidates must have advanced experience with Cisco networking, security products, and industrial protocols like Modbus and PLCs. A tertiary degree in a relevant field and a current unrestricted driver's license are required for this role.

Full description

Urgent requirement of Network Engineer - Contract - Sydney/ Melbourne

Requirements

  • Security Products Expertise: Advanced configuration knowledge and experience with enterprise-grade security products, specifically highlighting Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Advanced Cisco Networking: Advanced configuration knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco Routers, Wireless systems, and Switches, including Nexus data center switches.
  • Routing Protocols & Technologies: In-depth configuration knowledge of VXLAN, Advanced OSPF, BGP, and complex route redistribution.
  • Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA): Essential experience dealing with mission-critical, safety-critical, or SCADA systems, with a strong understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus, PLCs, and support networks.
  • Operational Flexibility & Mobility: Must hold a current unrestricted driver's license for travel to roadside, motorway, and tunnel environments, and have the full ability to participate in after-hours onsite work during planned change windows.

Good-to-Have:

  • Specific Network Management Tools: Experience with monitoring and management products such as SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, and Cisco ISE.
  • Network Automation: Experience in network automation and a demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency through the automation and simplification of technologies and processes.
  • Academic Qualifications: A tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Scale & Criticality Experience: Success in a comparable position supporting enterprise-level, mission-critical networks that handle medium to high-volume transactions.
  • Frameworks & Methodologies: Experience working in an ITIL environment and experience in applying FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis).
  • Professional Certifications: Active certifications in Cisco and/or Palo Alto technologies

Duration: 06 Months and possible extension

Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only

Email: jobs@hasthasolutions.com

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