Network Engineer

About Us:

Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

As a Network Engineer at Anglicare, you’ll play a pivotal role in deploying and maintaining high-performance, secure, and resilient network infrastructure across all Anglicare sites. Using cutting-edge technologies like Fortigate, Juniper, Cambium, and GPON, you will optimise connectivity, integrate emerging technologies, and drive operational excellence, contributing to Anglicare’s digital transformation. This is an initial 12 month fixed term hire position.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Configure, manage, monitor, and optimise Fortigate SD-WAN | Firewall solutions for secure WAN connectivity. 

• Manage Juniper switching/routing, Cambium wireless, and ensure high-performance GPON infrastructure. 

• Collaborate with IT teams to develop and deploy scalable, high-quality network solutions aligned with business goals. 

• Diagnose and resolve network performance issues; engage vendors as needed for rapid solutions. 

• Manage, improve and enhance Networking in the Datacentre and deal with DC maintenance activities.   

• Perform root cause analysis for incidents and implement recommendations to prevent reoccurrence. 

• Maintain detailed technical documentation and ensure service tickets are resolved in a timely manner. 

• Leverage tools such as FortiAnalyzer, Juniper Mist, SolarWinds, and packet capture tools for monitoring and troubleshooting. 

• Identify opportunities to enhance network performance and contribute innovative solutions. 

• Participate in the rotating on-call roster for after-hours support to ensure network uptime. 

• Adhere to ITIL processes and industry best practices to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. 

Key Skills and Expertise: 

• Proficiency in Fortigate SD-WAN, Firewall environments, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer. 

• Experience with Juniper switching/routing for enterprise-grade reliability. 

• Hands-on expertise in deploying and managing Cambium wireless and GPON technologies. 

• Proficient in cloud-based networking (e.g., Azure Virtual WAN) and hybrid cloud integration. 

• Strong understanding of network segmentation, firewall clustering, and AI-driven threat detection systems. 

• Skilled in AI-driven network monitoring tools such as Juniper Mist, Aruba Central, and SolarWinds NPM. 

• Proficiency with packet capture tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) for advanced diagnostics. 

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Certifications: Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIP), Fortinet (NSE), Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), or equivalent (preferred). 

• Demonstrated work experience in network engineering with hands-on expertise in Juniper, Fortigate, Cisco, Cambium, and GPON technologies. 

• Proven experience in managing and deploying SD-WAN and firewall solutions. 

• Solid understanding of IP networking, ITIL processes, and best practices (ITIL certification advantageous). 

Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia. 

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us. 

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.  

If you’re an experienced Network Engineer with a passion for optimising secure, high-performance networks, apply now to join Anglicare’s dynamic team. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Please note that successful completion of background checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance may be required as part of the employment process for this role. 

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. 

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse. 

Why Join Anglicare? 

Be part of digital transformation 

Work with cutting-edge technologies  

Enjoy ongoing training and development