Purpose:
As Australia's most trusted manufacturer of natural health products and one of the Financial Reviews Best Places to Work in 2023, it couldn't be a better time to join a truly purpose-led business. We are excited to offer the role of Senior Network Engineer.
The Senior Network Engineer is tasked to design, build, and operate secure, high‑availability networking across our branch, data centre and public cloud environments. The role combines deep Cisco networking expertise (switching/wireless) and Palo Alto firewalls with strong cloud networking across Azure, AWS and GCP. The engineer will also partner effectively with our third‑party managed networks support organisation to deliver outcomes and continuous improvement
.
This role will be a fixed term role of 12 months and will be working at least 3 days per week from Surry Hills and 2 days from home. We are open for candidates that are Victoria based as wel
l.
Given that it is the shutdown period, all applications will be reviewed mid January onwa
**rd.
Responsibilities incl**
* **ude:
Design and Implement Cloud Network Founda
tions: Architect and document secure, scalable networking solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP, including routing, peering, DNS, load balancing, NAT, firewalling, and private connecti
- vity.Deliver Reliable and Secure Network Ser
vices: Ensure high availability, performance, and security across enterprise sites and public cloud environments through continuous improvement and monito
- ring.Modernise and Harden Network Infrastru
cture: Upgrade LAN, WAN, and remote access networks; enhance internet egress controls and enforce segmentation and policy hyg
- iene.Operate and Optimise Network Security Plat
forms: Manage Palo Alto next-gen firewalls and associated security features including threat prevention, URL filtering, GlobalProtect VPN, and policy tu
- ning.Automate Network Deployments and Configur
ation: Use Terraform and CI/CD practices to automate network provisioning and configuration management across on-prem and cloud environm
- ents.Maintain Operational Excel
lence: Implement monitoring, alerting, backup/restore procedures, golden templates, and change/incident management best pract
- ices.Collaborate with Managed Network Prov
iders: Establish engagement rhythms, define SLAs and RACI models, and co-develop runbooks to ensure effective BAU operations and continuous improve
- ment,Document and Support Network Opera**
tions: Maintain accurate HLD/LLD documentation, network diagrams, IPAM/DNS records, firewall rulesets, and recovery procedures; support incident, problem, and change manage
**ment.
What we**
* offer?Opportunities to support your local community through paid community
* leaveGreat benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to discounted pr
* oductsMental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance p
**rogram
Who a**
* re you?Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in designing, building, and operating enterprise network enviro
* nments.Proficient in Cisco Catalyst switching, wireless (Catalyst series), Cisco ISE (802.1X/posture), BGP routing, QoS, and spanning techno
* logies.Deep knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls including Prisma Access, Panorama, GlobalProtect, policy design, and advanced troublesh
* ooting.Demonstrated experience with Azure, AWS, and GCP networking including routing, DNS, load balancing, Private Link/Endpoints, and hybrid connec
* tivity.Skilled in using Terraform for network automation and configuration management, with secure CI/CD pra
* ctices.Strong understanding of secure network segmentation, identity-aware access, and best practices in network se
* curity.Proven ability to produce high-quality documentation and effectively engage with stakeholders and v
* endors.Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-700, AWS Advanced Networking, PCNSE, CCNP) and experience with AudioCodes SBC, inter-cloud design, and OT enviro
nments.
Blackmores Group is a leading natural health company with proud Australian heritage, with extensive reach across Asia Pacific. Founded by visionary naturopath Maurice Blackmore in 1932, our vision is to connect every person on earth to the healing power of nature by combining our knowledge of nature and science to deliver quality health solutions to people and their pets everywhere, ev
ery day.
Blackmores Group operates in over 12 markets, with headquarters and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Australia, and offices across South East Asia a
*nd China.
Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is ap*
preciated.