Director of Talent Solutions | Gallant Collective
National Retail Environment | Multi-Site Network | High Impact Contract Role
A major national retail organisation with 350+ stores across Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer for an initial 4-month contract, with an immediate start. This role is ideal for someone who can quickly step into a busy environment and provide technical leadership across a large-scale, distributed network.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and manage the network landscape across national retail stores, distribution centres, and corporate sites.
* Provide senior-level operational support for all network, security, and wireless infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and rapid issue resolution.
* Oversee the rollout, installation, and configuration of new network equipment and store technologies, meeting tight operational timelines.
* Take ownership of complex incidents, perform detailed root-cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
* Support key IT projects including network upgrades, security uplifts, WAN improvements, and infrastructure refresh initiatives.
* Review emerging technologies, recommend improvements, and contribute to overall network strategy during the contract period.
What You Bring
* Relevant IT qualification or equivalent industry experience.
* 5–7+ years' experience in senior-level networking roles, ideally across multi-site or retail environments.
* Strong hands‐on expertise with Cisco routers, switches, wireless, and Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate).
* Deep understanding of VPN technologies, secure remote access, routing protocols, and network security principles.
* Proven ability to operate autonomously, handle high-pressure environments, and resolve issues quickly and logically.
* Current or previously held CCNA / CCNP (or similar certifications) highly desirable.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently engage technical and operational stakeholders.
* A proactive, team‐oriented attitude with resilience, flexibility and a strong work ethic.
Why This Contract?
* Immediate start – step straight into a high-demand role.
* Initial 4-month contract with potential for extension based on performance and project needs.
* Opportunity to influence and stabilise a large national network footprint.
* Work across modern Cisco and Fortinet environments with real impact.
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