Senior Network Consulting Engineer at Nexon Asia Pacific in Parramatta (Sydney), leading networking projects end to end: client consulting and assessments, security-focused solution architecture, large-scale firewall migrations to NGFW, and implementation of LAN/WAN, wireless and cloud infrastructure using Aruba/HPE, Palo Alto, Cisco and Extreme Networks.
As a Senior Network Consulting Engineer to assume a pivotal role in overseeing Networking projects. This dynamic position entails delivering comprehensive consulting and assessment services, crafting intricate solution architectures with a strong focus on security components, and implementing cutting-edge network infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Serving as the Lead Engineer, providing technical oversight for complex projects involving multiple technology streams.
Lead strategic consulting engagements with clients, understanding their business and technical objectives, and delivering tailored, high-impact networking solutions.
Perform large scale firewall migrations from legacy vendor products to NGFW platforms.
Work with a keen eye for detail within a network and security context across public, hybrid and private cloud environments.
Ability to run technical workshops and deliver detailed designs for customers.
Demonstrate experience in design, implementation and maintenance of complex networks.
Oversee all facets of our networks and IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with best practices, customer expectations and our agreed service level agreements.
Managing competing priorities in a complex environment and devise creative technical solutions
Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to managed service delivery, project delivery, profitability, customer satisfaction, and training.
Design and implement network solutions to improve or optimise existing infrastructure.
Install, configure, and support networking equipment like routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points (WAPs)
Experience & Knowledge
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a security-focused role, demonstrating expertise in advanced network design and security implementation.
Extensive knowledge and experience in designing and implementing enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or other relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent practical experience in network engineering.
In-depth ability to interpret and apply industry standards, policies, and legislation, including ISO27001, PCI DSS, Essential 8, NIST, to ensure compliance and security in network designs.
Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new or unfamiliar technologies and products using documentation, research, and available resources.
Ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of complex network projects, while also working effectively within a team environment with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Detailed working knowledge of network solutions and certifications from leading vendors such as Aruba/HPE, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and Extreme Networks; experience with equivalent technologies from other vendors is also considered valuable.