6-month contract, with potential to extend. Hybrid working - Melbourne's eastern suburbs. One of Australia's largest and most loved not-for-profits. Fantastic opportunity for a Network Engineer to join one of Australia's most loved not-for-profits on a 6-month contract with a potential to extend. About you: Experience in SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, Cloud Networking, Switching/Routing, Firewall & Network security. Experience in Microsoft Azure networking, Wireless network technologies, VMWare NSX-T and Microsoft Services (Active Directory Certificate Services, NPS). Experience supporting network operating systems including Cisco, HP, Meraki, monitoring, and management tools. Certifications in relevant IT disciplines, Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS), Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching (CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)), ITILV3/V4 Foundations Strong stakeholder management experience. About the role: Architect and build adaptable, high-performance network solutions that meet business objectives and leverage industry best practices. Proactively manage and fine-tune the performance and capacity of SDWAN, wired, and wireless networks, identifying and resolving potential issues before they arise. Deliver expert security guidance for the network, actively researching and deploying robust measures to safeguard complex modern networks against evolving threats. Conduct in-depth network analysis to assess effectiveness and efficiency, recommending optimizations and enhancements to improve overall performance. Collaborate with external partners and industry experts to integrate cutting-edge technology into the existing network design and architecture. Champion network infrastructure initiatives and provide strategic guidance, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals. Apply now if you're looking for your next role