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Location
Sydney
Salary
Up to $1,000 per day + super
Job Type
Contract
Ref
BH-185193
Contact
Gemma Fernie
Contact email
Email Gemma
Posted
5 days ago
Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 
Senior Network Engineer – Build
Team: DCN team
12-Month Contract | Up to $1,000 per day + super
Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office Wednesday: Kogarah - Second day: Parramatta or Sydney CBD (Kent Street) — whichever is closest to home
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a Data Centre Networks – Build Team within a large enterprise Secure Network Services environment. This role is build-led and hands-on, supporting major data centre initiatives, network changes, and next-generation switch rollouts.
You’ll be part of a technically strong team delivering complex network builds and migrations, with increasing focus on automation uplift and modern data centre fabrics.

The Role
  • Join a project-based Build Team delivering large-scale data centre initiatives
  • Perform hands-on network build, configuration, and implementation
  • Execute and support network changes, troubleshooting issues across Layer 1–3
  • Support gateway migrations and routing domain transitions
  • Contribute to uplift initiatives by identifying manual processes suitable for automation
  • Work closely with engineering, architecture, and operations teams
Technology Environment
  • Cisco-centric environment (≈90%) – primary fabric and routing platform
  • Next-generation DC switch project introducing Arista (≈10%)
    (Arista experience is an advantage but not essential)
  • VXLAN / EVPN data centre fabrics
  • Enterprise-grade routing and switching
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
  • Senior-level experience as a Network Engineer in enterprise or data centre environments
  • CCIE or equivalent hands-on experience
  • In-depth knowledge of:
  • VXLAN & EVPN
  • BGP (underlay and overlay)
  • Layer 1, 2, and 3 networking
  • Strong experience with network build, changes, and troubleshooting
  • Proven ability to work in project-based delivery teams
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset
Highly Desirable:
  • Strong Cisco data centre experience (Nexus, NX-OS)
  • Exposure to Arista switching (EOS)
  • Experience with gateway migrations and VRS routing domains
  • Scripting or automation exposure using:
  • Python
  • Ansible
  • Familiarity with automation processes and mindset (even if not automation-led)
Culture & Team Fit
  • Hands-on, delivery-focused role
  • Strong emphasis on communication, teamwork, and ownership
  • Engineers are trusted to design, build, change, and troubleshoot