Network Engineer
Location: Preston, Melbourne VIC
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Competitive Salary Package
Specialism: Infrastructure & Cloud
Ref: ne4t8k
The Opportunity
Brightforge Talent is proud to partner with a leading Australian pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution business with a rich history spanning over a century. This organisation plays a unique role in supporting healthy communities nationwide. They are currently seeking a dedicated Network Engineer to join their IT Infrastructure team based in Preston, offering onsite parking and a hybrid working model.
Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager, this role requires proven experience in supporting Level 2 & 3 operational initiatives within a large-scale, complex, and distributed enterprise network environment. You will be instrumental in implementing and maintaining robust network services, ensuring the network is secure, highly available, and meets next-generation requirements.
Key Responsibilities include:
Support and maintain the organisation's enterprise-level network infrastructure.
Provide operational support for network routing, switching, wireless technologies, and specifically Meraki products (SDWAN - MX & MR).
Monitor network performance proactively, identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal network uptime and performance.
Troubleshoot complex problems within the Network Infrastructure and implement corrective actions promptly.
Configure firewalls, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels in alignment with IT security policies.
Visit various company sites (e.g., Warehouses, Data Centres) as required to maintain IT network assets.
Collaborate effectively with the broader IT team to deliver and support network solutions.
We are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience with Cisco technologies, particularly SD-WAN (Meraki MX & MR), WAN, LAN, and potentially Voice.
In-depth understanding of core network concepts including LAN/WAN, routing protocols, and switching.
Knowledge of network management and monitoring tools.
Good working knowledge of networking principles within cloud environments (AWS & Azure).
Highly developed organisational and planning skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Proven capability in supporting Level 2 & 3 network operational initiatives.
Experience implementing and maintaining enterprise-level network services.
What’s on offer:
Join a successful Australian organisation with a long and proud history in the healthcare sector.
Receive a competitive salary package.
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
Be part of a progressive, supportive, and highly skilled IT team.
Access to great employee benefits and health & wellbeing programs.
Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports employee growth.
Contribute to an organisation playing a unique role in community health.
Your Next Step
If you are an experienced Network Engineer with strong skills in Cisco/Meraki, routing, switching, and maintaining large-scale enterprise networks, we encourage you to apply. Submit your application through Brightforge Talent today, and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss this significant opportunity.