EC1 Partners is working with a global data and analytics company that provides risk analytics for the financial sector. They are looking for a highly experienced Lead Network Engineer to join their wider APAC team based out of Melbourne.

As the Lead Network Engineer, you will be responsible for advancing one of the largest and global financial networks with a wide range of mission critical services. The Network Engineering team provides leadership in network design, validation, deployment, maintenance, and operational support.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and implement complex Juniper-based WAN solutions tailored for real-time market feeds and multicast data, emphasizing ultra-low latency and high reliability
• Support and maintain various multi-vendor production network environments
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations
• Act as an escalation point to troubleshoot and provide expert level support for network-related incidents, outages, etc.
• Work closely with vendors, service providers, and internal technology teams to deliver excellent network solutions

Key Required Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of networking experience with juniper based global MPLS WAN (this role is not related to SD WAN)
• In-depth knowledge of WAN protocols and technologies, such as BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, VPNs, and QoS
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, NAT, route maps/ACLs, and routing policies
• Extensive knowledge and experience of multicast design and troubleshooting including IGMP and PIM protocols
• Strong knowledge and experience developing in Python or Ansible
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Ideally hold current Juniper JNCIS-SP and or CCNP

This is a great opportunity to join a global financial service provider that has an excellent reputation. They offer competitive market salaries based on experience plus pay a consistent annual bonus + other benefits. For more information, please submit your CV today or reach out to Andrew at [email protected].