Data Network Engineer New

Work across enterprise-scale Cisco and Juniper networks, including WAN, LAN, data centres and advanced routing. Large government department, Brisbane Northside 12 month contract with strong extensions

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Network Engineer to join a technical infrastructure team supporting complex enterprise networks and critical operational technology environments.
This role will see you working across enterprise WAN/LAN, data centres, field infrastructure and cloud-connected environments, with a focus on network performance, security, resilience and continuous improvement.

The role is an initial 12 month contract with strong extensions, based in Brisbane Northside. 50% attendance in the office is required

This role closes on the 12th NOV

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise WAN, LAN and data centre networks.
• Manage Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall technologies.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN and EVPN.
• Support cloud and hybrid networking environments.
• Manage network security, including firewalls, VPNs and segmentation.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents and support infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain network documentation, monitoring and lifecycle management.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements.

About you

• Strong hands-on experience with Juniper and Cisco networking technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching and protocols including BGP, OSPF and MPLS.
• Experience across enterprise WAN, LAN and data centre environments.
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid networking.
• Strong network security and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Highly regarded

• Experience within OT, ITS, industrial or critical infrastructure environments.
• Network automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell or infrastructure-as-code).
• Experience with network telemetry and monitoring solutions.
• Relevant networking or cloud certifications.

Apply through the link provided, for a confidential conversation, please email jessica.mai@hudson.com quote ref#250751

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Casual Loading 
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.

Consultant

Jessica.Mai@hudson.com

Reference number: 250751
Profession:IT, Technology & DigitalEngineering - Network

IT, Technology & DigitalInfrastructure & System Engineering

Company: Hudson
Date posted: 9th Nov, 2026