Senior Network Engineer

• Hybrid work environment

• Full time salaried fixed term contract until end of December 2026

• Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution

• Be part of a high performing technical team

Do work that makes a difference

We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join the Network Service Project team on a fixed term contract until December 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer with great Cisco networking and infrastructure provisioning experience. 

The RBA is currently on the journey towards a modern network infrastructure and your skills and experience will be used and uplifted to support these key next generation networks including ACI, F5, Network automation & Azure Cloud.

About the team

You will report to the Network Services Project Team Lead, within the Network Services team. The Network Services team is part of the Infrastructure Services section of IT.

As part of the team, you will provide expert services in relation to roll out of new infrastructure refresh with relation to traditional and ACI network, F5 infrastructure and firewalls all the while providing a service-oriented approach.

About the role

• Network Architecture and Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and efficient network solutions that align with organisational objectives.

• Project Planning and Coordination: Lead and coordinate network deployment projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Implementation and Deployment: Oversee the installation, configuration, and commissioning of network hardware and software components.

• Performance Testing and Optimisation: Conduct thorough testing of network systems to ensure performance, reliability, and security. Implement optimizations as necessary.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and deployment processes. Provide regular updates to stakeholders.

• Training and Support: Provide training to internal teams on new network systems and offer ongoing support to address any issues post-deployment.

• Undertake acceptance tests and commissioning communications systems and equipment

• Work with cyber security team to improve Bank’s protections and remediate vulnerabilities

About you

• Strong Cisco ACI knowledge and experience would be required for this role.

• Strong experience with one or more Firewalls - Cisco ASA, FTD/Palo Alto/Fortinet and applicable management tools to manage such as Cisco Security Manager (CSM) and Firepower Management Centre (FMC).

• Proven expertise in designing and deploying end-to-end network infrastructure. Familiarity with protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.

• Strong knowledge of Networking infrastructure covering both Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Wireless.

• Degree preferred in IT coupled with Industry accreditations in Cisco and ITIL

• Expertise with F5 (LTM, GTM and BIGIQ) .

• Experience in writing policies and procedures and other support documentation

• Experience with Python or relevant scripting languages to automate activities

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Git

• Good general knowledge of IT infrastructure and service management practices.

• Project Management: Strong organisational skills with experience in managing end-to-end network deployment projects.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyse complex network issues and develop effective solutions.

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are preferred.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go.

Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

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