About the Consultancy
Join a state government department delivering complex network, cloud, and security transformation program. Our teams specialise in designing and implementing mission-critical solutions that enable modern, scalable and secure digital environments. You will be part of a multi-year Critical Network Program focused on uplifting core operational services for a major public sector agency.
About the End Client
Our client is a major public safety organisation undergoing significant digital transformation. The Critical Network Program is a multi-tranche initiative designed to modernise and secure the organisation's entire network architecture, supporting operational readiness and future technology needs.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Solution Implementation Engineer to support the deployment of complex network solutions across a large-scale, multi-year transformation program. Working closely with Principal Network Specialists, Architects, and Engineering teams, you will translate high-level technical designs into practical implementation activities, contributing directly to the delivery of secure, stable, and fit-for-purpose network outcomes.
This is an exciting long-term contract through 28 February 2027, with extension potential, offering the opportunity to work on a major state-wide network uplift initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of network technical solutions based on approved high-level and low-level designs.
- Validate technical designs and contribute to build and configuration activities.
- Ensure implementation aligns with architecture standards, business requirements, and program objectives.
- Assist with transitioning services from legacy infrastructure to modern platforms while maintaining operational continuity.
- Manage multiple concurrent implementation streams across program tranches.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during critical deployments.
- Liaise with vendors and internal teams to resolve dependencies and integration challenges.
- Work collaboratively across engineering, operations, architecture, and project teams.
- Supporting service transition from complex legacy environments while maintaining continuity of critical services.
- Balancing competing technical priorities across several concurrent workstreams.
- Troubleshooting deployment issues under tight project timeframes.
- Ensuring complete alignment between design intent and implemented outcomes.
- Managing integration challenges across diverse technologies and teams.
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer or Network Solutions Specialist in enterprise-scale environments.
- Hands-on experience implementing:
- Cisco SD-WAN
- Cisco SD-Access
- Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)
- Cisco Firepower
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and related protocols.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Architects, Senior Engineers, and Operations teams.
- Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
- Experience working with Azure/AWS network architectures.
- Experience with SASE solution architecture and implementation.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field; industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE) highly regarded.
- Effective Communication – ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Team Player – collaborates well across engineering, project, and operational teams.
- Influencing & Negotiation – able to drive technical outcomes and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Resilience & Courage – operates effectively under pressure and adapts to complex challenges.
- Planning & Prioritisation – manages workload across competing priorities and evolving conditions.
- Technical Aptitude – stays informed on emerging technologies and applies best practice methodologies.
- Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen.
- Long-term contract through February 2027 with strong extension potential.
- Opportunity to contribute to one of the largest network uplift programs in the state.
- Work within an international consultancy offering strong professional development support.
- Exposure to advanced network technologies and cutting-edge infrastructure modernisation.
Please submit your CV to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted with further information and next steps.
For further information, please contact Farbar Siddiq on 0489 922 211 or email farbars@whizdom.com.au.
Candidates must be willing to undergo security and background checks as required by the end client.
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