FinXL: Your Partner in Enterprise Networking Solutions
FinXL is a leading Australian IT services and solutions company dedicated to deploying expert teams to tackle complex challenges in Enterprise Networking and Cloud Security for our major clients.
Network Engineer - Cisco SD-WAN (Required) (Contract)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable Network Engineer with experience in Cisco SD-WAN for an initial 6-month contract (starting January ****).
This pivotal role is focused on the day-to-day configuration, deployment, and operational support of enterprise-grade network solutions across a major client environment.
Location: Flexible
Key Responsibilities
SD-WAN Deployment & Support: Participate in the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimization of Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela and Catalyst) solutions, assisting with integration into existing network infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments.
Network Security Implementation: Apply network security best practices in SD-WAN configuration, including supporting traffic segmentation and encryption policies.
Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex SD-WAN and general network-related issues to ensure high network availability and performance.
Governance & Change: Follow structured change management processes, ensuring all network changes are correctly documented and implemented with minimal risk.
SSE Integration (Exposure): Assist or participate in projects that integrate the SD-WAN platform with Secure Service Edge (SSE) technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Zscaler, Fortinet).
Documentation: Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation to support ongoing operations and knowledge transfer.
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory Platform Expertise: Practical experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela and Catalyst), including hands-on configuration, deployment, and operational support in an enterprise setting.
Core Networking: Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), switching, IP protocols, WAN optimization, and fundamental network security concepts.
Automation (Valued): Exposure to network automation tools such as Ansible or Python is a plus.
Certifications: Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, Cisco SD-WAN Specialist, or equivalent practical experience are highly regarded.
Soft Skills: Able to clearly communicate technical concepts and work effectively within a project team.
If you are a hands-on Network Engineer ready to contribute to a critical network transformation project, apply now and join the FinXL team
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