Network Engineer - Trading Platform (12 Month Day rate contract)

When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub. 

Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more.

www.asx.com.au/about/careers/a-great-place-to-work

The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines. 

We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology.  Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.

We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

The role is a key part of the Network Technology Team who are continuously developing and delivering new networks/systems and customer products. The Network Delivery Team is responsible for the delivery of high quality, reliable and secured new networks, systems, and products. This role will be responsible for the implementation of the new trading platform as well as the customer access network.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver end-to-end network and security driven solutions.
• Collaborate with the organization’s management to identify the network needs of the company.
• Collaborate with other networks designers/ SMEs to provide integrated network solutions0
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers.
• Adapt the solution to meet Business Unit requirements.
• Determine the most suitable hardware and software to be utilized.
• Contribute to ASX documentation and knowledge base as required.
• Be accountable for service delivery performance, meeting customer expectations, and driving future demand.

What you’ve done:

• At least minimum of 4+ years of experience in the field of networking with an experience working as a Network Engineer specialized in delivery in the following environments:

• Enterprise networks
• DC networks
• Security appliances (F5 Load Balancer, Firewalls, etc.)
• Cloud networks

• Developed a deep understanding of core network technologies (BGP (eBGP and iBGP), OSPF, MPBGP, Multicast, MLAG, VLANs, etc.) and security technologies (Firewalling, Load Balancing).
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing BGP, OSPF routing protocols and Multicast technologies.
• Proven experience in delivering large-scale networks and mission critical networks.
• Extensive knowledge of the main network and security vendors such as Arista, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills in managing a wide variety of stakeholders including vendors, partners and suppliers.

And if you’ve got some of this, even better:

• Tertiary degree in computer science/engineering/telecommunications.
• Vendor certifications CCIE, CCNP, CCAr, Arista, F5, Palo Alto etc.
• Network monitoring Software (SolarWinds).

What you need to enjoy and be good at this role:

• Customer driven and delivery focused – collaborate effectively to deliver outstanding results.
• Attention to detail – errors are minimised to deliver accurate outcomes.
• Calm under pressure – can remain focused in times of stress.
• Naturally inquisitive – ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Confident decision maker – make straightforward decisions and know when to seek backup.
• Great communicator – able to get the message across in the best way.
• Analytical thinker – can evaluate information and seek a solution.
• Team player – support each other to achieve.
• Collaboration – can work with multiple stakeholders to deliver a common goal.
• Ownership – can take ownership over projects that you are involved in.
• Communication - excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Solve problems – can address issues and problems, suggests solutions and be accountable to drive towards a resolution and delivery through to conclusion.
• Growth oriented - self-learner willing and able to adopt and adapt to new technologies.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role.

If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at [email protected].

At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.