Network Engineer - 2 Year Contract

Job title : Network Engineer - 2 Year Contract
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : Hourly rate + Super
Contact name : Kris Hair
Contact email : khair@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1574233
We are currently partnering with a large Queensland Government Agency to recruit a Network Engineer for a 2 year contract – Brisbane CBD / Hybrid working environment.
  
Roles / Responsibilities
  • Manage, maintain, and support network infrastructure, focusing on switching, wireless, and routing.
  • Analyse and advise on ICT service capacity, including WAN bandwidth and network infrastructure.
  • Monitor critical services and proactively troubleshoot issues.
  • Support cybersecurity practices within the team.
  • Contribute to ITIL processes, including Change, Incident, and Problem Management.
  • Develop and refine standard processes, providing training and mentoring to peers.
  • Offer advanced technical support, responding to emerging operational needs.
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve faults and implement new technology.
  • Stay current with the latest in networking technologies.
  
Skills Required
  • Experience in a project delivery environment.
  • Strong hands-on expertise with technologies such as:
    • Juniper Security Appliances (SRX)
    • Cisco Routing and Switching (NX-OS, IOS, IOS-XE)
    • HPE/Aruba Switching and Wireless (e.g., ClearPass)
    • Cisco ISE & Wireless
    • F5 Local Traffic Manager & Application Security Manager
    • HPE Intelligent Management Centre & Cisco Prime
  • Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to provide technical support, reports, and operational guidance.
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and quality standard
  
Please note to be considered for this role you need to be Brisbane based and holding full Australian working rights