Network Automation Engineer

3 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Nixil Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Work options:

Security Clearance Required for this role:

  • Must have a Current NV2 and PV cleared resources with current OSA or previously help OSA.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer with a passion for automation, modern infrastructure, and cutting-edge network design to contribute to a large-scale, multi-environment project.

About the Role

As a Network Automation Engineer, you'll design, implement, and automate enterprise-scale network solutions across multiple environments. You'll work with a range of vendor technologies, help shape secure and efficient architectures, and contribute to the delivery of a highly available, software-defined data centre (SDDC) environment.

What You'll Do
  • Design and implement physical and virtual networks across multiple security domains.
  • Automate the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of network devices across varied vendors.
  • Integrate operational and security monitoring into automated workflows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure networking best practices across the delivery lifecycle.
  • Develop detailed design, documentation, and operational artefacts.
  • Contribute to planning and execution of multi-phase deliveries.
What You'll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Hands-on expertise with Cisco enterprise hardware and Palo Alto NGFW.
  • Strong understanding of SDDC networking principles and VMware NSX-T.
  • Experience with Network Management Systems, SNMPv3, and SYSLOG for operational monitoring.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
  • Knowledge of Cisco ACI and Cisco ISE.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with network automation (device configuration, backup/restore).
  • Working knowledge of Terraform and Ansible.
  • Exposure to DevSecOps and CI/CD methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Essential 8 and ISM compliance.
  • Experience with packet capture across multi-vendor environments.
Why You'll Love This Role
  • Be part of a collaborative, technically elite team delivering secure, large-scale network solutions.
  • Work across modern automation and cloud technologies.
  • Opportunity to mentor others and drive best practices.
  • A culture that values innovation, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning.


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