Network Engineer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Thiess Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Network Engineer

Job ID

931625

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Australia - Brisbane

Categories

IT

Applications close

02 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

What you'll do

As the Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring an exceptional communications environment for our business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the delivery of work tasks to achieve business goals and objectives.
  • Support team members to ensure collaboration and successful results.
  • Coordinate effectively with stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and external service providers.
  • Provide timely, quality support and solutions for incidents or issues reported by users.
  • Ensure systems and network services meet business requirements and operate efficiently.
  • Supervise hardware and software installation while maintaining data security and performance monitoring.

What You'll Need to Succeed

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in network design, cybersecurity, wireless technologies, and cloud-based solutions. With tertiary IT qualifications, advanced Cisco certifications, and extensive experience in enterprise-level networks, the candidate should demonstrate expertise in high-availability systems, disaster recovery, and complex troubleshooting. A thorough understanding of security concepts, VoIP, LTE networks, and advanced wireless technologies is essential for success in this role.

Key Skills:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of IP protocols, VPN technologies (MPLS, Internet), hierarchical network designs, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP).
  • Proficiency with firewall technologies (Cisco Pix/ASA, Checkpoint, Palo Alto), wireless security standards, and 802.1x authentication.
  • Expert-level knowledge of wireless standards, RF, spectrum analysis, and wireless mesh networks.
  • Experience working with cloud-based applications and designing enterprise-level networks.
  • Strong understanding of VoIP, LTE networks, Cisco ISE, and cabling methods.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Cisco technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless) and network troubleshooting.

What we offer

  • Flexible, hybrid work model
  • Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
  • Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project
  • Collaborative, values-led culture with a global reach.
  • Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
  • Competitive salary and employee benefits package

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of better together. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Please click the "apply" button to apply for this role.

Applications close: Wednesday 1 October 2025


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