Network Consultant – Enterprise & DC

• Enterprise, Data Centre & Software Defined Networking
• Permanent Position
• Attractive Package with Flexible Working Arrangements
• Work for an Award‑winning Employer of Choice

An exciting opportunity has opened up within our growing Professional Services practice for a passionate and motivated Network Consultant.

In this role, you will be responsible for analysing requirements, producing solution designs, implementing and troubleshooting Enterprise and Data Centre solutions.

What will I be doing?

• Work within a highly collaborative team of passionate, like‑minded professionals;
• Deliver Enterprise and Data Centre solutions, including:
  • Enterprise Networking, including WAN, LAN, and Data Centre
  • Software Defined Data Centre (Nexus, ACI, EVPN VXLAN)
  • Software Defined Networks
  • Advanced Wireless Networking
  • Next Generation Network Security
  • Identity and Access Control (802.1X, ClearPass / ISE)
• Document proposed and implemented solutions;
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, applying a customer‑focused approach;
• Contribute to presales and solution shaping, including technical input into proposals;
• Step into complex environments and stabilise / uplift networks.

What experience will I need?

• Strong hands‑on experience across:
  • Cisco and/or Aruba routing, switching, and wireless;
  • Enterprise network security (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar);
  • Identity‑based networking (802.1X, NAC, ClearPass or ISE);
  • Core network refreshes and migrations;
  • Large‑scale wireless deployments;
  • Secure access and segmentation solutions.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a customer facing, technical role;
• The ability to work autonomously or in small teams to complete client outcomes;
• Experience in conducting client workshops with all levels of stakeholders;
• In‑depth knowledge of network systems and standards;
• Excellent documentation skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional experience

• Collaboration Solutions (Cisco Webex & Microsoft Teams);
• Knowledge of public cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms and technologies (Azure/AWS);
• Experience with network scripting (TCL, Perl, Python);
• Experience with other network and security vendors (Palo Alto, Citrix, F5, Dell, & Fortinet);
• Experience with virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM).

Key Qualifications, Certifications & Training

• Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in an IT related discipline is desirable;
• Hold or be willing to obtain current Vendor Network Technologies Certifications (ie. Cisco, Aruba and Palo Alto);
• Hold a Current Australian Department of Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.

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