Project Engineer - Infrastructure & NetworkPosted: 18/09/2025Location: Oakleigh head office - clients based around MelbourneOn-Site Requirement: Field-based role with regular client visitsWorking Hours: Monday - Friday - Standard business hours, with occasional out-of-hours work for project deploymentsDriver's License: Required - must have reliable personal transportSalary: $100,000 plus superAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Project Engineer to manage and deliver complex infrastructure and networking projects across a diverse client base.
This field-based role is ideal for someone with a broad technical background who thrives in hands-on environments and enjoys solving challenging technical problems — particularly in the networking space.As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical delivery of infrastructure projects.
This includes designing and implementing network and server environments, configuring security appliances, deploying cloud and hybrid solutions, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
You'll work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth execution, effective communication, and successful project outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement new network solutions and optimise existing infrastructureConfigure and support network equipment including routers, firewalls, WAN accelerators, DNS, and DHCPLead on network troubleshooting and performance improvement activitiesConfigure firewalls, routing, and switching to maximise efficiency and security (Palo Alto preferred)Collaborate with project management and operations teams to coordinate outages, updates, and deploymentsPlan and implement system upgrades, migrations, and rollouts — including some after-hours work as requiredDesign and execute test plans to verify the functionality of deployed solutionsProvide technical leadership to project teams and serve as an escalation point for complex issuesMaintain detailed technical documentation including configurations, risk assessments, and change logsEnsure compliance with best practices in network security and cloud governanceConduct onsite installations and system commissioning as neededMaintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and third-party vendorsRequired Skills & ExperienceMinimum 5 years' experience in project engineering or similar technical delivery roleStrong hands-on experience with network design, configuration, and troubleshootingDeep knowledge of Cisco CLI (OSPF, BGP, tunnels, RADIUS/TACACS, ACLs, VLANs, QoS)Expertise in firewalls, especially Palo Alto configuration and maintenanceStrong experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure (VNet, VPN Gateway, AADS, Conditional Access, PIM, etc.)Infrastructure and virtualisation experience with VMware, Hyper-V, and familiarity with NutanixExperience with SAN storage (e.g. Nimble, IBM, Lenovo) and iSCSI configurationsCompetence in Veeam for backup and recovery, including O365 and Azure environmentsExperience with Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)Solid scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or BASH)Exposure to AWS networking and compute fundamentalsSolid understanding of Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) for basic admin and troubleshootingStrong understanding of DNS (Windows/Linux), SMTP mail flow, and email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and secure infrastructure designExcellent documentation and communication skillsQualificationsDegree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experienceRelevant industry certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, Azure, Palo Alto, VMware, etc.) are a plusValid Australian driver's licence and access to reliable personal transportMust have Australian citizenship or Permanent ResidencyIf you are interested in this role please do click apply today!!
Note: Looking for a field engineer that is strong in the Infrastructure & Networking space
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📌 It Project Engineer - Infrastructure & Network
🏢 Launch Recruitment
📍 Melbourne