Network Engineer Graduate Program

1 week ago


Australia Sparx Solutions Pty Ltd Full time
About Sparx Solutions

Sparx Solutions is a leading provider of data security and IT infrastructure solutions to Australian Enterprise and Government. Our reputation for delivering high-quality design, delivery, and management services has been consistently recognized by our peers.

We work with a number of vendors and have a strong focus on upskilling our team members in-house wherever possible. Our company has been listed in Fast Starters, Fast 50, and we continue to grow and expand our services in data security and IT infrastructure.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Network Engineer to join our team as part of our Graduate Program. As a Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our clients' networks, infrastructure, and cyber security.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support for incidents and problems, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with clients and meeting of all SLAs
  • Plan and perform configuration changes across network or infrastructure devices, including routing, switching, firewall, endpoint, and server
  • Perform infrastructure changes across endpoints and servers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and partners to support and optimize network solutions for clients
  • Creating, updating, and maintaining network documentation such as network topologies, policies, knowledgebase articles, and configurations
  • Implement security measures and ensure compliance with security policies and best practices
  • Monitor network health and performance to proactively identify and resolve issues
  • Provide support to team members of all levels
  • Actively participate in the on-call roster and any out-of-hours work required for managed services clients
  • Taking ownership of monthly reports for managed services clients while providing technical recommendations to add value and optimize client environments
Requirements
  • Experience or knowledge of network engineering, support
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and network security principles
  • Knowledge of network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, and load balancers
  • Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Familiarity with network virtualization technologies (e.g., VLAN, VXLAN)
  • Knowledge of network and security devices from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Sophos, HP, Dell, Aruba
  • Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of firewall configuration concepts (zones, policies, IDP, AV, URL filtering, next-generation services, advanced security services)
  • Flexibility to work after-hours and on-call as required
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Full working rights in Australia, a full driver's license, and access to a car is a requirement
Certification Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Networking, Cyber Security, or equivalent
Desirable, but not Mandatory
  • Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Networking, Cyber Security, or equivalent
  • Relevant IT-based certification is highly desirable (i.e., Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto, Microsoft, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable in troubleshooting Microsoft Operating Systems, Active Directory, Desktop Software, Microsoft Office 365
  • Basic experience in technical support of server operating systems such as Microsoft Server, Microsoft Hyper-V, and VMware
  • Experience in technical support of SaaS and IaaS-based products including Office365, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and others
  • Network management platforms administration and maintenance capabilities
  • Knowledge or skills with SD-WAN technologies such as Cisco Meraki, or VMware SD-WAN
  • Knowledge of security platforms both network and endpoint
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary package, annual salary review, performance bonuses, and incentives
  • Regular company events and celebrations
  • Opportunities for personal education and development funded by Sparx
  • Study & Volunteer leave
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Career growth and succession opportunities across the business
  • Diverse and inclusive environment
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee discount platform
How to Apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to us. We look forward to hearing from you.



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