About the job
Datacom Group Ltd. serves organizations and communities throughout Australia and New Zealand, helping them use technology for growth and innovation. The team emphasizes positive impact and collaboration in its work.
Role overview
The Senior Network Consultant leads technical networking projects in Perth, Western Australia. This permanent, full-time role manages delivery to high standards of quality, budget, and schedule. Quick risk assessment and mitigation are central to the position. Deep experience with Cisco, Arista, Aruba, and either Fortinet or Palo Alto technologies is essential.
Only Australian citizens are eligible for this role. Preference is given to those who hold Baseline or NV1 security clearance. No exceptions are made to this requirement.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and expand technical skills across a broad range of networking technologies.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with both colleagues and clients.
- Closely adhere to company and client policies and procedures.
- Oversee projects with clearly defined scopes, agreed upon with clients.
- Design tailored solutions that meet project requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of IT networking experience.
- Strong skills with Cisco Router and Switch (CCNP or equivalent), SD-WAN, SDA, MPLS, WLC, and ISE (ISE is desirable).
- Essential experience with Fortinet Firewalls and FortiManager.
- Desirable experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama.
- Familiarity with Zscaler, ACI, Cisco Wireless, Load Balancers, and Cloud Networking is an advantage.
- Advanced understanding of network design, support, and diagnostics.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation for design and support purposes.
- Certification in two or more vendor technologies at Professional level or higher, preferably Cisco, Arista, Aruba, or Palo Alto.
- Experience in client-facing roles within a managed service provider (MSP) environment.
- Proven record of delivering large and complex network projects.
- Experience with Western Australian Government projects is a plus.
Who succeeds in this role
This position suits a highly motivated, independent, and technically skilled engineer who values collaboration and takes initiative.
