Senior Network Engineer

About Chamonix
Welcome to Chamonix IT Solutions, where innovation meets passion. We're an end-to-end technical services provider committed to helping businesses excel in the digital era. Established in 2010 and recently acquired by Synechron, a global consulting firm delivering industry-leading digital solutions, we're poised for significant growth Our local, dedicated team of 150 professionals specialises in guiding our clients through transformative journeys—from groundbreaking digital transformations to comprehensive technical delivery and ongoing managed support. Our dynamic team is the cornerstone of our success, driven by a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. At Chamonix, we are not merely keeping pace with the market; we are leading it, delivering exceptional outcomes that empower our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Join us and be part of a journey where the future is shaped daily.

What will you be doing?
As a Senior Network Engineer at Chamonix IT Solutions, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our clients' network infrastructure. You will collaborate with both clients and internal teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing network operations. This role will involve working with clients in Microsoft-centric environments, and the ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in networking concepts, security, and hybrid cloud integration.

Responsibilities

• Network Design and Implementation: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement robust and scalable network solutions, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability.
• Infrastructure Optimization: Evaluate and optimize existing network infrastructure to enhance performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Security Integration: Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement network monitoring tools and proactively troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal network performance and minimize downtime.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide network solutions. Maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations and procedures.

Experience Required
You have at least 5 years of experience in network engineering, with a solid understanding of both traditional and modern networking technologies.

• Network Design and Implementation: Proven experience in designing and implementing complex network solutions.
• Security Integration: Strong understanding of network security principles, with experience in implementing security measures.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Proficiency in network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, coupled with meticulous documentation habits.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software, with experience in both on-premises and cloud-based environments.

Key Technologies You'll Work With Include

• Cisco routing and switching, wireless LANs, firewalls, SD-WAN, and data center networking
• Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls and centralized management tools
• Aruba switching, wireless infrastructure, and access control solutions
• Microsoft Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, and hybrid integrations

Preferred certifications: CCNP, PCNSE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Aruba ACSA/ACSP.

What makes us a great place to work?
Benefits
At Chamonix, we value our culture and believe it is essential to our continued success. We bring together top best technical experts, driving innovation and collaboration at every level. We are proud to foster a supportive, driven, flexible, and inclusive environment that empowers our people to grow, learn, and achieve their personal and professional goals. Recognised as a Great Place to Work 2025/26, and as the #17 Best Workplace in Technology by Great Place To Work Australia 2025 We are dedicated to investing in our employees and offer a range of holistic perks and benefits to support individual needs, including:

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working model and flexible hours (client dependent)
• Centrally located offices in Docklands, Melbourne
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including annual professional training allowance, Lunch and Learns, paid training and exam leave
• Annual technology allowance
• Mentoring and career progression opportunities
• Discounted health insurance, anniversary gifts, corporate discounts on various products and services
• Employee Recognition Program and Quarterly/Annual Awards celebrating outstanding contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• An active social club, Friday drinks and various social events scattered throughout the year

Next steps…
We appreciate the time you have taken to apply for a role with us. Chamonix is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our hiring decisions are based on your experience, skills, enthusiasm, and your future potential in the role. If you feel that you meet some, but not all the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply. If you are invited to an interview, please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, and what pronouns you use.

Chamonix is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally diverse background, and people of all ages.

Please note that we receive a large number of applications and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted